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A Memoir Of The Life Of Daniel Webster is a biographical work written by Samuel Lorenzo Knapp in 1835. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Daniel Webster, one of the most prominent American statesmen of the 19th century. Webster was a lawyer, politician, and orator who served as a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and Congressman. The book begins with a brief overview of Webster's family background and childhood in New Hampshire. It then covers his education at Dartmouth College and his early legal career in Boston. The bulk of the book focuses on Webster's political career, including his service in the U.S. House of Representatives, his role in the debates over slavery and states' rights, and his tenure as Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. Throughout the book, Knapp provides insight into Webster's personality, his political philosophy, and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time. He also includes a number of letters and speeches by Webster, which give readers a sense of his eloquence and rhetorical skill. Overall, A Memoir Of The Life Of Daniel Webster is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of America's most important statesmen. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of the early 19th century, as well as a deeper understanding of the man who played such a significant role in shaping American history.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.