""Lion of White Hall: The Life of Cassius M. Clay"" is a biography written by David L. Smiley that chronicles the life of the Kentucky abolitionist and politician Cassius Marcellus Clay. The book provides a detailed account of Clay's upbringing, his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, and his political career, including his service as a U.S. Minister to Russia under President Abraham Lincoln. Smiley also explores Clay's personal life, including his relationships with his family and the women in his life, as well as his struggles with alcoholism and mental illness. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, Smiley paints a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating figure who played a significant role in shaping American history.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.