The book ""Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery"" by George S. Boutwell is a collection of speeches and papers by the author that relate to the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Boutwell was a prominent figure in American politics during the mid-19th century, serving as a U.S. Congressman, Governor of Massachusetts, and U.S. Senator.The book includes a variety of speeches and papers delivered by Boutwell during his political career, including his famous speech on the ...
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The book ""Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery"" by George S. Boutwell is a collection of speeches and papers by the author that relate to the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Boutwell was a prominent figure in American politics during the mid-19th century, serving as a U.S. Congressman, Governor of Massachusetts, and U.S. Senator.The book includes a variety of speeches and papers delivered by Boutwell during his political career, including his famous speech on the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Other topics covered in the book include the causes and consequences of the Civil War, the role of the Union army in the war, and the struggle for civil rights during Reconstruction.Boutwell was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and played a key role in the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, granted citizenship to African Americans, and guaranteed them the right to vote.Overall, ""Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery"" offers a valuable insight into the political and social issues of the mid-19th century, as well as the life and career of one of America's most influential politicians.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.
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