Robert Goodloe Harper (1899)

By C W Sommerville

Book Overview

""Robert Goodloe Harper"" is a biography written by Charles W. Sommerville in 1899. The book tells the story of Robert Goodloe Harper, a prominent American lawyer and politician who lived from 1765 to 1825. Harper was born in Virginia and later moved to Maryland, where he became a successful lawyer and served in the state legislature. He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress and played a key role in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. In 1796, Harper was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served for six years. He was known for his strong support of the Federalist Party and his opposition to Thomas Jefferson and the Democratic-Republican Party. Harper was also a prominent advocate for the rights of slaveholders and played a key role in the development of the legal system in the United States. The book provides a detailed look at Harper's life and career, as well as his impact on American politics and law.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: 1163997064
• ISBN13: 9781163997062
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"