Memoir Of William C. Cattell, 1827-1898 (1899)

By J. B. Lippincott And Company

Book Overview

Memoir of William C. Cattell, 1827-1898 is a book written by J.B. Lippincott and Company in 1899. The book is a biographical account of the life of William C. Cattell, who was a prominent American politician and businessman in the 19th century. The memoir covers Cattell's life from his birth in Salem, New Jersey, in 1827, to his death in 1898. Cattell was a member of the United States Senate from 1866 to 1871, representing New Jersey. He was also a successful businessman, involved in various industries such as banking, railroads, and mining. The memoir details his political career, including his involvement in the Republican Party and his efforts to promote civil rights for African Americans during the Reconstruction era. In addition to his political and business endeavors, Cattell was also a philanthropist, supporting various causes such as education and the arts. The memoir provides insight into his personal life, including his marriage to Hannah Maria Bassett and their children. Overall, Memoir of William C. Cattell, 1827-1898 is a comprehensive account of the life of a notable figure in American history, providing readers with an understanding of his achievements, contributions, and legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104190974
• ISBN13: 9781104190972
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"