Life And Public Services Of James G. Blaine

The book ""Life And Public Services Of James G. Blaine: Together With A Sketch Of The Life Of General John A. Logan"" by John Clark Ridpath is a comprehensive biography of two prominent American politicians of the late 19th century. The first part of the book focuses on James G. Blaine, a Republican politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison. The author provides a detailed account of Blaine's life, including his childhood, education, political career, and personal life. The book also covers Blaine's role in shaping American foreign policy, including his efforts to expand U.S. influence in Latin America and his involvement in the Pan-American Conference.The second part of the book is dedicated to General John A. Logan, a Civil War hero who later became a U.S. Senator from Illinois and a prominent Republican leader. The author provides a similar level of detail on Logan's life, including his military career, political achievements, and personal life. The book also covers Logan's role in the Reconstruction era and his efforts to promote civil rights for African Americans.Overall, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and careers of two important figures in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, American history, or biographical literature.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.