William M. Evarts: Lawyer And Statesman

William M. Evarts: Lawyer And Statesman is a biography of William Maxwell Evarts, a prominent American lawyer and politician who lived from 1818 to 1901. Written by J. Hampden Dougherty, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Evarts' life, career, and contributions to American politics and law.The book begins by tracing Evarts' early life and education, including his upbringing in Boston and his studies at Yale University. It then explores his legal career, which included serving as counsel in several high-profile cases, such as the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson and the controversial electoral dispute between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden.In addition to his legal work, Evarts was also heavily involved in politics, serving as Secretary of State under President Hayes and playing a key role in the development of American foreign policy during the late 19th century. The book delves into these political endeavors, as well as Evarts' involvement in the Republican Party and his advocacy for civil rights and voting rights for African Americans.Throughout the book, Dougherty paints a vivid portrait of Evarts as a brilliant legal mind, a skilled politician, and a passionate advocate for justice and equality. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and historical records, the book offers a detailed and insightful look into Evarts' life and legacy, shedding light on the complex and fascinating world of American politics and law during the late 19th century.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.