Richard Olney and His Public Service

By Henry James

Book Overview

Richard Olney and His Public Service is a biographical book written by Henry James that chronicles the life and career of Richard Olney, an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Attorney General under President Grover Cleveland. The book explores Olney's early years, his education, and his rise to prominence in the legal profession. It also delves into his time as Attorney General, where he played a key role in several high-profile cases, including the Pullman Strike of 1894. James provides a detailed analysis of Olney's political philosophy and his impact on American politics during the late 19th century. The book is a comprehensive and insightful portrait of a significant figure in American history and is a must-read for anyone interested in American politics and legal 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: 1417998997
• ISBN13: 9781417998999
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"