James Speed: A Personality (1914)

By James Speed and Speed James

Book Overview

James Speed: A Personality (1914) is a biographical work written by James Speed himself. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of James Speed, an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Attorney General under President Abraham Lincoln. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific period in Speed's life, from his childhood in Kentucky to his political career in Washington D.C. The author provides a vivid description of his experiences and the people he met along the way, including Lincoln, who he worked closely with during the Civil War. The book also offers insights into the legal and political landscape of the time, as well as the challenges faced by those in positions of power. Overall, James Speed: A Personality is a fascinating account of a remarkable individual's life and career, written by the man himself.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: 1164121812
• ISBN13: 9781164121817
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"