Reminiscences Of Distinguished Men: With An Autobiography (1878)

By William Banks Slaughter

Book Overview

Reminiscences Of Distinguished Men: With An Autobiography is a book written by William Banks Slaughter and published in 1878. The book is a collection of personal accounts and stories about prominent individuals that the author had encountered throughout his life. These individuals include politicians, military leaders, and other notable figures from the 19th century.In addition to the reminiscences, the book also includes an autobiography of the author himself. Slaughter was a lawyer, judge, and politician from Virginia, and his personal story provides insight into the life of a prominent individual during this time period.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a particular individual or group of individuals. Some of the notable figures discussed in the book include Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, General Robert E. Lee, and Chief Justice John Marshall.Overall, Reminiscences Of Distinguished Men: With An Autobiography is a fascinating look at the lives of some of the most prominent figures in American history, as well as the life of the author himself. It provides a unique perspective on the events and people that shaped the 19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this period of American history.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: 1165684101
• ISBN13: 9781165684106
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"