The book ""Life of John Taylor: The Story of a Brilliant Leader in the Early Virginia State Rights School"" by Henry H. Simms is a comprehensive biography of John Taylor, a prominent figure in the early Virginia State Rights movement. The book provides a detailed account of Taylor's life, from his childhood in Virginia to his rise as a political leader and advocate for states' rights.Simms delves into Taylor's family background, his education, and his early career as a lawyer and farmer. The book then explores Taylor's political career, including his service in the Virginia House of Delegates and the U.S. Senate. Throughout his political career, Taylor was a staunch advocate for states' rights, and the book provides a thorough analysis of his views on this important issue.In addition to his political activities, the book also highlights Taylor's contributions to the fields of agriculture and economics. Taylor was a successful farmer and author, and the book provides insight into his ideas on agricultural reform and economic policy.Overall, ""Life of John Taylor"" is a well-researched and engaging biography of a key figure in early American history. Simms provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Taylor, shedding light on his contributions to politics, agriculture, and economics. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Virginia, the State Rights movement, or early American politics.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.