The Life Of Henry Wilson: Republican Candidate For Vice-President, 1872 (1872)

The Life of Henry Wilson: Republican Candidate for Vice-President, 1872 is a biography written by Jonathan Bacon Mann in 1872. The book details the life of Henry Wilson, a prominent American politician and abolitionist who served as the 18th Vice President of the United States under President Ulysses S. Grant. The biography covers Wilson's early life, including his childhood in New Hampshire and his apprenticeship as a shoemaker. It also delves into his political career, which began with his involvement in the anti-slavery movement and his election to the Massachusetts State Legislature in 1841. The book chronicles Wilson's rise to national prominence, including his election to the U.S. Senate in 1855 and his role in the Civil War as a Union general. It also details his efforts to promote civil rights for African Americans and his support for women's suffrage. The biography culminates with Wilson's nomination as the Republican candidate for Vice President in 1872, alongside presidential candidate Ulysses S. Grant. The book provides insight into Wilson's political views and his role in shaping American history during a critical period of the country's development. Overall, The Life of Henry Wilson: Republican Candidate for Vice-President, 1872 is a comprehensive and informative biography of a significant figure in American politics and 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.