The Lives of Horatio Seymour and Frank P. Blair, JR. (1868)

""The Lives of Horatio Seymour and Frank P. Blair, Jr."" is a historical biography written by T. B. Peterson and Brothers Publisher in 1868. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of two prominent American politicians during the mid-19th century. Horatio Seymour was the governor of New York and a prominent figure in the Democratic Party during the Civil War, while Frank P. Blair, Jr. was a Union Army officer and a leading member of the Republican Party.The book covers the early lives of both Seymour and Blair, including their education and early political careers. It then delves into their roles in the Civil War, including Seymour's opposition to the war and Blair's leadership in the Union Army. The book also covers their post-war political careers, including Seymour's unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1868 and Blair's role in the Reconstruction period.Throughout the book, the authors provide detailed insights into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the personal lives and motivations of Seymour and Blair. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American political history, particularly during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods.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.