Abridgment Of The Debates Of Congress From 1789-1856

""Abridgment Of The Debates Of Congress From 1789-1856: From Gales And Seaton�������s Annals Of Congress (1857)"" is a book written by Thomas Hart Benton. It is a compilation of transcripts of the debates that took place in the United States Congress from 1789 to 1856. The book is an abridged version of the original work by Joseph Gales and William Seaton, who were the official reporters of Congress during that period. The abridged version was published in 1857 and contains the most significant debates that took place during this time. The book is divided into various sections, each covering a particular period in American history. It provides an insight into the political and social issues of the time, including slavery, the Civil War, and the formation of the United States as a nation. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and the workings of Congress.From Their Register Of Debates; And From The Official Reported Debates, By John C. Rives.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.