Memorial Service In Honor Of William Freeman Vilas (1908)

By Addison A. Ewing

Book Overview

Memorial Service In Honor Of William Freeman Vilas (1908) is a book written by Addison A. Ewing that commemorates the life and legacy of William Freeman Vilas. Vilas was a prominent American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Wisconsin and as the Secretary of the Interior during the presidency of Grover Cleveland. The book contains a transcript of the memorial service held in honor of Vilas, which took place at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1908. The service was attended by many of Vilas' colleagues, friends, and family members, who shared their memories and reflections on his life and accomplishments. In addition to the transcript of the memorial service, the book also includes a biographical sketch of Vilas, written by Ewing, that provides an overview of his life and career. The sketch covers Vilas' early years, his education, his political career, and his contributions to the fields of law and education. Overall, Memorial Service In Honor Of William Freeman Vilas (1908) is an important historical document that offers insights into the life of one of America's most influential politicians and legal scholars. It provides readers with a unique perspective on Vilas' accomplishments and contributions to American society, and serves as a fitting tribute to his memory.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: 1120005027
• ISBN13: 9781120005021
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"