The Life And Letters Of George Bancroft V2

The Life And Letters Of George Bancroft V2 is a biography written by M. A. DeWolfe Howe that explores the life and accomplishments of George Bancroft, an American historian and politician. This second volume of the biography delves into Bancroft's later years, including his time as the US Secretary of the Navy under President James K. Polk and his involvement in the founding of the Naval Academy at Annapolis. The book also includes a collection of Bancroft's letters, providing insight into his personal life and relationships with other prominent figures of his time. Overall, this biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of a significant figure in 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.