Lives Of Robert Young Hayne And Hugh Swinton Legare (1878)

By Paul Hamilton Hayne

Book Overview

""Lives Of Robert Young Hayne And Hugh Swinton Legare"" is a biographical book written by Paul Hamilton Hayne in 1878. The book focuses on the lives of two prominent American politicians and lawyers, Robert Young Hayne and Hugh Swinton Legare. Robert Young Hayne was a lawyer and politician from South Carolina who served as the state's attorney general, governor, and United States senator. He was known for his passionate defense of states' rights and his opposition to the federal government's attempts to interfere with slavery. Hugh Swinton Legare was also a lawyer and politician from South Carolina who served as the state's attorney general and United States representative. He was known for his intellect and his contributions to American law, including his work on the Civil Code of Louisiana.The book provides a detailed account of the lives and careers of these two men, from their childhoods to their rise to political power. It explores their personal and professional relationships, their political beliefs and ideologies, and their contributions to American law and politics. It also delves into the historical context of their time, including the debates over slavery and states' rights that dominated American politics in the early 19th century.Overall, ""Lives Of Robert Young Hayne And Hugh Swinton Legare"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two important figures in American history.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: 1165532069
• ISBN13: 9781165532063
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"