Alexander H. Stephens

This book is a biography of Alexander H. Stephens, who was known as the ""Sage of Liberty Hall"" and was considered one of Georgia's great commoners. The author, Lucian Lamar Knight, provides a comprehensive account of Stephens' life, from his childhood in rural Georgia to his rise to prominence as a lawyer, politician, and statesman.The book includes extracts from Stephens' own writings, offering readers a glimpse into his thoughts and beliefs on a range of topics, including slavery, states' rights, and the Civil War. Additionally, the book features tributes to Stephens' memory from his contemporaries and other notable figures throughout history.Overall, this book provides a detailed and insightful look at the life and legacy of Alexander H. Stephens, shedding light on his contributions to Georgia and the United States as a whole.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.