Lucius B. Swift: A Biography

By William Dudley Foulke

Book Overview

""Lucius B. Swift: A Biography"" is a book written by William Dudley Foulke that provides a comprehensive account of the life of Lucius B. Swift, a prominent figure in the history of Indiana. The book covers Swift's upbringing, education, and career, as well as his contributions to the fields of law, politics, and business.Swift was born in 1835 in Indiana and went on to study law at Harvard University. He returned to Indiana and became involved in politics, serving as a state senator and later as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was also a successful lawyer and businessman, helping to establish several important companies in the state.Foulke's book delves into Swift's personal life as well, exploring his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. The book also covers Swift's involvement in social and philanthropic causes, including his work with the Indianapolis Public Library and the Indiana Historical Society.Overall, ""Lucius B. Swift: A Biography"" provides a detailed and engaging portrait of a fascinating figure in Indiana's 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: 1432509497
• ISBN13: 9781432509491
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"