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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library copy with marks on spine and front endpaper, spine head and foot rubbed, front hinge just starting. 1859 Hard Cover. 728 pp. 8vo. Original blue blind-stamped pebbled cloth, gilt titles. The proceedings of a 19th century conference designed to establish protocols for quarantine and other efforts associated with public sanitation and disease prevention.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book commemorates the dedication of a statue eulogizing statesman Daniel Webster, delivered in 1853 by Edward Everett. The author praises Webster's eloquence, arguing it incited change and inspired the nation. The author positions Webster within a broader 19th-century American political context, addressing key issues of his time, which included debates on foreign policy, particularly in relation to Britain and France; internal improvements such as canals and infrastructure; and the explosive domestic debate over slavery. The author further argues that Webster's strength lay in his ability to rise above the partisan politics of the day, which often limited the effectiveness of other politicians. Ultimately, this book offers a rich exploration of one of America's most important political figures and a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.