A Memoir Of Hugh Lawson White: Judge Of The Supreme Court Of Tennessee, Member Of The U. S. Senate

By Nancy N. Scott, Nancy N Scott, Nancy N Scott

Book Overview

""A Memoir of Hugh Lawson White: Judge of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Member of the U.S. Senate"" is a book that details the life and career of Hugh Lawson White, a prominent figure in the history of Tennessee and the United States. Written by White himself, the book provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a judge, senator, and public servant.The memoir covers White's early life, including his education and family background, as well as his rise to prominence in Tennessee politics. It also delves into his time as a member of the U.S. Senate, where he served from 1825 to 1840 and played a key role in shaping national policy on issues such as slavery, banking, and Indian affairs.Throughout the book, White offers insights into the political and social climate of his time, as well as his own personal beliefs and values. He also discusses his relationships with other political figures, including Andrew Jackson, with whom he had a complicated and often contentious relationship.Overall, ""A Memoir of Hugh Lawson White"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of Tennessee's most influential leaders, and offers valuable insights into the history of the United States during a pivotal period of its development.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163300241
• ISBN13: 9781163300244
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"