The Life Of Peter Van Schaack: Embracing Selections From His Correspondence

By Henry C. Van Schaack

Book Overview

The Life of Peter Van Schaack is a biographical work that tells the story of Peter Van Schaack, a prominent lawyer and political figure in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by Henry C. Van Schaack, a descendant of Peter Van Schaack, the book draws on a wealth of primary source material, including letters, journals, and other documents, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this influential figure.The book covers Van Schaack's life from his early years in New York City, through his education at Columbia College and his career as a lawyer, to his involvement in the American Revolution and his later political activities. Along the way, readers are treated to a fascinating glimpse into the social, cultural, and political landscape of the time, as well as the personal struggles and triumphs of one of its most intriguing figures.Throughout the book, Van Schaack's own words are used to great effect, with extensive selections from his correspondence providing insight into his thoughts, feelings, and motivations. This approach gives readers a real sense of the man behind the public persona, and helps to make his story all the more compelling.Overall, The Life of Peter Van Schaack is a well-researched and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the United States, the American Revolution, or the lives of influential figures from the past.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: 1163303879
• ISBN13: 9781163303870
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"