In this new biography, webster is seen as a major player in american politics in the era between the war of 1812 and the beginning of the civil war, involved with every. Webster later attended phillips academy and dartmouth college, where he became known for his impressive speaking skills. Senate and house of representatives before becoming both the 14th and the 19th secretary of state under william henry harrison, john tyler, and millard. This made webster one of the most famous orators and powerful whig leaders of the second party. Ebenezers ancestor, the scottishborn thomas webster, had migrated to the united states. Daniel webster 17821852, a notable orator and leading constitutional lawyer, was a major congressional spokesman for the northern whigs during his 20 years in the u. He was the son of abigail nee eastman and ebenezer webster, a farmer and local official who served in the french and indian war and the american revolutionary war. Original full calf with green gilt stamped lettering pieces. Daniel webster was a prominent senator from massachusetts. List of books and articles about daniel webster online research. Enlarged from a pamphlet issued, philadelphia, 1851, under title.
Daniel websters greatgreatgrandfather was thomas webster 16311715. Whittle reached the rank of major in the american civil war, and for the rest of his life was known as major whittle. See all books authored by daniel webster, including letters of daniel webster, and the papers of daniel webster. The life of daniel webster by edward everett books on. Life of daniel webster ebook by george ticknor curtis. Many look back nostalgically to earlier centuries in which its assumed america had great statesmen, which is understandable in light of increasingly hostile political rhetoric that seems to be more aimed at.
The life of daniel webster is a biography of the congressman who also served as secretary of state under three presidents. Life of daniel webster volume 1 2015, hardcover for sale. The life, speeches, and memorials of daniel webster. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. In his life, he became more and more nationalistic, and convinced many people to become nationalists too. Daniel webster january 18, 1782 october 24, 1852 was an american statesman who twice served in the united states house of representatives, served as a u.
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Reminiscences and anecdotes of daniel webster hardback or cased book. Webster was a congressman and senator who became known as the ablest lawyer and advocate in america after winning the dartmouth college case. Appears in 772 books from 18252008 page 52 i remember, says mr. His parents were ebenezer, who worked as a tavern owner and a farmer and was also involved in politics, and his second wife, abigail. Whittle was named after american politician and dictionary compiler daniel webster. The life of daniel webster ebook written by edward everett. Since its publication, the devil and daniel webster, and the lore upon which it was based, have inspired many other tales about the perils of striking deals with the devil. During the war, whittle lost his right arm, and ended up in a prisoner of war camp. Webster would love to become a spokesman in various fields of life such as industry, banking and modernization.
Daniel webster if religious books are not widely circulated among the masses in this country, i do not know what is going to become of us as a nation. American statesman daniel webster 17821852 earned fame for his staunch support of the federal government and his skills as an orator. Biographical memoir of the public life of daniel webster, p. Daniel webster biography childhood, life achievements. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The story of daniel webster was published in baldwins book for young americans, four great americans. Remini examines daniel websters most brilliant speeches as well as his bout with alcoholism and his difficult and tragic family life. Banvard author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Daniel webster books, biography, quotes read print. The public and private life of lord chancellor eldon with selections from his correspondence by horace twiss. Explore books by daniel webster with our selection at. Daniel webster books list of books by author daniel webster.
Calhoun, in the senate of the united states, on the subject of slavery calhouns address followed by daniel webster s seventh of march speech. Daniel webster january 18, 1782 october 24, 1852 was an american lawyer and statesman. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. If you have tid bits about daniel webster s life that would be useful in writing the biography, email us. Daniel webster biography childhood, children, parents.
He first became famous because of his defense of new england shipping interests. Daniel webster was born in salisbury, new hampshire, on january 18, 1782. If you love daniel, join us on facebook and well keep you updated on webster s progress. Life of daniel webster hardback or cased book ebay. Webster speeches collection from the university of missouri division of special collections and rare books. Originally a lawyer, webster was elected a new hampshire. While a child, daniel earned the nickname black dan for his dark skin and black hair and eyes. Daniel webster also made this statement regarding the importance of the christian faith in preserving and prospering america. If religious books are not widely circulated among the masses in this country, i do not know what is going to become of us as a nation. Daniel webster daniel webster 17821852, a notable orator and leading constitutional lawyer, was a major congressional spokesman for the northern whigs during his 20 years in the u. At that time, andrew jackson from the democratic party was considered as the opposition of webster because he was conservative. He grew up on a farm, and worked there during the warm months and attended a local school in the winter. An important new interpretation of daniel websters life by an awardwinning biographer. The life, eulogy, and great orations of daniel webster.
With an essay on daniel webster as a master of english style by daniel webster. The great speeches and orations of daniel webster, p. This biography of daniel webster for young children was excerpted from mary stoyell stimpsons book, a childs book of american biography 1915. Daniel webster was born on january 18 th, 1782 in salisbury, new hampshire. In almost every respect, daniel webster was larger than life, an intellectual colossus, a statesman of the first rank, and a man of towering and finally unfulfilled ambition. Stimpsons time reference when you read it with your children. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
In almost every respect, daniel webster was larger than life, an intellectual. In this new biography, webster is seen as a major player in american politics in the era between the war of 1812 and the beginning of the civil war, involved with every significant issue confronting the new nation. If you love daniel, join us on facebook and well keep you updated on websters progress. While the site affords a view of the early years of daniel webster, it also provides a glimpse of 1700s farm life in the infant years of the united states. Were not finished writing the daniel webster biography yet.
Senator from massachusetts 1827 1841 and 1845 1850 and was twice the united states secretary of state, under presidents william henry harrison and john tyler 1841 1843. Remini conjures up a man and statesman seemingly bigger than life who, especially when in debate with such senatorial peers as clay and calhoun, was a. Daniel webster webster, daniel, 17821852 the online. Life of daniel webster 2 by george ticknor curtis free. Jun 17, 2019 daniel webster was born in salisbury, new hampshire, on january 18, 1782. He was the leader of the group that colonized what eventually became mesa, arizona, made the first translation of selections of the book of mormon into spanish, led the first mormon missionary expedition into mexico, dealt frequently with the american indians, and was the. Daniel webster jones august 26, 1830 april 20, 1915 was an american and mormon pioneer. After graduating from dartmouth college, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in. The private life of daniel webster internet archive.
The life of daniel webster by edward everett, paperback. However bartlett, emphasizing websters private life, says his great oratorical achievements were in part undercut. He was the leader of the group that colonized what eventually became mesa, arizona, made the first translation of selections of the book of mormon into spanish, led the first mormon missionary expedition into mexico, dealt frequently with the american indians, and was the leader of the group that. Daniel websters most popular book is the great speeches and orations of daniel webster with. This volume is produced from digital images created through the uni. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages life of daniel webster. The devil and daniel webster by benet, stephen vincent ebook. His father had led the local militia during the war for independence, and had ten children.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Daniel webster was born on january 18, 1782, in salisbury, new hampshire, at a location within the presentday city of franklin. He and his nine siblings grew up on his parents farm. Life memorials daniel webster, first edition abebooks. At the age of 22, he moved to boston and worked for. Books by daniel webster author of the great speeches and. Daniel webster january 18, 1782 october 24, 1852 was an important american statesman. In 183233, when south carolina, under the leadership of the nullification theorys author, john c.
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