The Life And Public Services Of Schuyler Colfax

The Life And Public Services Of Schuyler Colfax is a historical biography written by Edward Winslow Martin in 1867. The book details the life and career of Schuyler Colfax, an American politician and the 17th Vice President of the United States. The biography covers Colfax's early life, his political career, and his most important speeches. Colfax served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and was Speaker of the House during the American Civil War. He was also a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and played a key role in the passage of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The book provides a detailed account of Colfax's life and accomplishments, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and politics during the mid-19th century.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.