The book ""Life And Public Services Of Edwin M. Stanton V1"" is a biographical work written by George C. Gorham. It tells the story of Edwin M. Stanton, a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Secretary of War under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. The book provides a detailed account of Stanton's life, from his early years as a lawyer in Ohio to his rise to prominence in Washington D.C. It also explores his role in shaping the Union's military strategy during the Civil War, his efforts to rebuild the South after the war, and his contentious relationship with President Johnson. The first volume of this two-volume set covers Stanton's life up to the end of the Civil War. With detailed research and engaging storytelling, ""Life And Public Services Of Edwin M. Stanton V1"" provides a fascinating look at one of the most important figures of the Civil War era.In Two Volumes.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.