Speeches Of Hon. Edwards Pierrepont

By Edwards Pierrepont

Book Overview

The book ""Speeches of Hon. Edwards Pierrepont"" by Edwards Pierrepont is a collection of speeches given by the author during his career as a lawyer, politician, and diplomat in the late 19th century. Pierrepont was a prominent figure in American politics, serving as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the Attorney General of New York, and the United States Minister to France.The book includes a variety of speeches on topics such as legal reform, civil rights, and international relations. Pierrepont was known for his eloquence and persuasive speaking style, and his speeches offer insights into the political and social issues of his time.Some of the notable speeches in the book include Pierrepont's defense of the government's use of military tribunals during the Civil War, his argument for the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson, and his advocacy for the rights of African Americans.Overall, ""Speeches of Hon. Edwards Pierrepont"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of America's most influential lawyers and politicians of the 19th century.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: 1430468629
• ISBN13: 9781430468622
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"