Speeches and Forensic Arguments, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)

A window into Daniel Webster’s public life through his words and the debates that surrounded him.

This edition collects speeches and forensic arguments from Webster, presenting a curated slice of his Senate voice and the political battles of his era. Read with an eye for rhetoric, public policy, and the way opponents framed a leader’s record.

The book offers historical context behind his most noted positions and the responses they provoked. It includes contemporary commentary that defended Webster against attacks and framed the faith and function of the nation during a volatile political period. Fans of American history will encounter the texture of early 19th‑century governance, debate, and media.
What you’ll experience

• Selections that illustrate Webster’s style, logic, and use of evidence.
• Contemporary responses that shaped public opinion about his career.
• A view into the era’s press culture, political rivalries, and the defense of public policy.
• Historical notes that place speeches in the broader story of American governance.

Ideal for readers of classical American rhetoric, political history, and anyone curious about how public figures defend their records in the face of criticism.