Jim Reed, Senatorial Immortal: A Biography

By Lee Meriwether

Book Overview

Jim Reed, Senatorial Immortal: A Biography is a book written by Lee Meriwether that tells the story of Jim Reed, a prominent figure in American politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book traces Reed's life from his humble beginnings in Missouri to his rise as a powerful senator in Washington D.C.Throughout the book, Meriwether explores Reed's political career, including his time as a member of the House of Representatives and his eventual election to the Senate. She also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to the famous journalist and suffragist, Nellie Bly.The book provides a detailed look at Reed's political views and his role in shaping important legislation, such as the Federal Reserve Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act. It also explores his relationships with other political figures of the time, including Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.Overall, Jim Reed, Senatorial Immortal: A Biography is a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and legacy of one of America's most influential political figures.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: 1432517643
• ISBN13: 9781432517649
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"