My Memories of Eighty Years

By Chauncey Mitchell DePew

Book Overview

My Memories of Eighty Years is a memoir written by Chauncey M. Depew, a prominent American lawyer, businessman, and politician. In this book, Depew reflects on his life and career, spanning over eight decades from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. He shares his memories of growing up in a small town in upstate New York, his education at Yale University, and his experiences as a lawyer and businessman in New York City. Depew also discusses his involvement in politics, including his service as a United States Senator and his friendship with several U.S. Presidents. Throughout the book, Depew provides insights into the social, political, and economic changes that took place during his lifetime, making this memoir a valuable historical document.1922. Autobiographical account of the American orator, lawyer, politician, and railroad president who was a Republican member of the state legislature and then secretary of state of New York. In 1866 he refused the ministry to Japan in favor of serving the railroad interests of Commodore Vanderbilt. He began his career with New York Central lines in the position of general counsel and eventually became chairman of the board. Noted as an after-dinner speaker, he used his oratorical abilities to deliver nominating speeches at the Republican conventions of 1888 and 1896. He was elected U.S. Senator but failed to secure reelection in 1910, partly because an investigation of life insurance companies revealed that he received an annual retainer from the Equitable Life Assurance Company.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: 1417908637
• ISBN13: 9781417908639
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"