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The story of the farm boy who became one of America’s most influential statesmen and orators.

As a boy growing up in New Hampshire, Daniel Webster loved books, memorized Scripture, and treasured a handkerchief printed with the newly adopted Constitution of the United States. The words of that Constitution would help shape the course of his life.

From humble beginnings, Webster rose to become a prominent lawyer, congressman, senator, and Secretary of State. His extraordinary ability as a speaker placed him at the center of some of the most important legal and political debates of the early American republic. He argued the famous Dartmouth College case before the Supreme Court, debated states’ rights and nullification in the Senate, and became known for his powerful defense of the Union.

Daniel Webster: Defender of the Union also explores the faith behind the public figure. Raised on the Bible and Christian teaching, Webster later examined the Scriptures for himself, considering the providence of God, the divinity of Christ, and the authority of God’s Word. His faith remained an important part of his life through personal loss, political controversy, and his final days. Readers will discover:

• His Remarkable Rise: Follow Webster from a book-loving New Hampshire farm boy to the halls of Congress and the office of Secretary of State.
• His Gift for Oratory: Discover how a boy once afraid to speak before his classmates developed into one of the most celebrated speakers of his generation.
• Landmark Moments in American History: Explore the Dartmouth College case, the War of 1812, the nullification debate, the Compromise of 1850, and other defining events of the early republic.
• His Defense of the Constitution and Union: See why preserving the United States remained a central concern throughout Webster’s public career.
• His Christian Faith: Learn how Scripture, prayer, Christian doctrine, and trust in God shaped Webster’s life and convictions.

Written in an engaging narrative style, this biography brings Daniel Webster and the world of early nineteenth-century America to life for young readers. Part of the Sowers Series, it combines American history, biography, and Christian faith in the story of a man who spent much of his life defending the Constitution and the Union.

Robert A. "Bob" Allen is a writer and biographer whose Sowers Series titles include biographies of Billy Sunday, William Jennings Bryan, and Daniel Webster. His work introduces young readers to influential figures in American religious and political history through accessible, story-driven narrative.