My Memories of Eighty Years

My Memories of Eighty Years is a memoir written by Chauncey M. Depew, a prominent American lawyer, businessman, and politician. In this book, Depew reflects on his life and career, which spanned eight decades from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. He shares his recollections of growing up in upstate New York, attending Yale University, and his experiences as a lawyer, railroad executive, and United States Senator. Depew also offers insights into the political and social climate of his time, including his relationships with notable figures such as President Theodore Roosevelt and businessman John D. Rockefeller. Throughout the book, Depew provides a personal and engaging account of his life, offering readers a glimpse into the world of a successful and influential American during a transformative period in the country's history.1922. Autobiographical account of the American orator, lawyer, politician, and railroad president who was a Republican member of the state legislature and then secretary of state of New York. In 1866 he refused the ministry to Japan in favor of serving the railroad interests of Commodore Vanderbilt. He began his career with New York Central lines in the position of general counsel and eventually became chairman of the board. Noted as an after-dinner speaker, he used his oratorical abilities to deliver nominating speeches at the Republican conventions of 1888 and 1896. He was elected U.S. Senator but failed to secure reelection in 1910, partly because an investigation of life insurance companies revealed that he received an annual retainer from the Equitable Life Assurance Company.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.