The Life Of John W. Davis

By Theodore A. Huntley

Book Overview

The Life of John W. Davis is a biography written by Theodore A. Huntley that chronicles the life and career of John W. Davis, a prominent American lawyer and politician. Davis was born in 1873 in West Virginia and went on to attend law school at Washington and Lee University. He quickly rose to prominence in the legal world, serving as Solicitor General under President Woodrow Wilson and arguing cases before the Supreme Court.Davis also had a successful career in politics, serving as the Democratic nominee for President in 1924. Although he ultimately lost the election to Calvin Coolidge, Davis remained active in politics and continued to work as a lawyer until his death in 1955.Huntley's biography provides a detailed look at Davis's personal and professional life, drawing on a wide range of sources including personal letters, speeches, and legal documents. The book also explores Davis's views on issues such as civil rights and foreign policy, shedding light on his contributions to American politics and society. Overall, The Life of John W. Davis is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential lawyers and politicians.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: 1432518070
• ISBN13: 9781432518073
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"