In this compelling portrait of one of America's foremost statesmen, Peter Harvey provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of Daniel Webster. Drawing on a range of sources, including Webster's private correspondence and personal recollections of those who knew him, Harvey reveals the man behind the public persona. From Webster's early years in New Hampshire to his landmark speeches in Congress, this book offers a richly detailed picture of a towering figure in American history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.