George McDuffie

By Edwin L. Green

Book Overview

""George McDuffie"" is a biographical book written by Edwin L. Green. The book narrates the life and career of George McDuffie, who was a prominent American politician and lawyer in the 19th century. McDuffie was born in South Carolina in 1790 and became a lawyer after completing his education. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives and later became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was also elected as the governor of South Carolina in 1834. The book provides a detailed account of McDuffie's political and personal life, including his views on slavery, states' rights, and nullification. It also describes his role in the Nullification Crisis of 1832, which was a major political conflict between the federal government and the state of South Carolina. The author has used primary sources such as letters, speeches, and official documents to provide an accurate and comprehensive portrayal of McDuffie's life. The book also sheds light on the political and social conditions of the United States during the early 19th century. Overall, ""George McDuffie"" is an informative and insightful book that provides a detailed account of the life and career of a prominent American politician. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and law.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: 1163145238
• ISBN13: 9781163145234
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"