Richard Olney and His Public Service

By Henry James

Book Overview

""Richard Olney and His Public Service"" is a biographical book written by Henry James, which chronicles the life and career of Richard Olney. Olney was an American attorney and politician who served as the United States Attorney General under President Grover Cleveland and later as the Secretary of State. The book provides a detailed account of Olney's upbringing, education, and early career, as well as his contributions to public service. James delves into Olney's legal career, highlighting his work as a corporate lawyer and his involvement in several high-profile cases. The book also explores Olney's political career, including his appointment as Attorney General and his role in the Pullman Strike of 1894, which led to the creation of Labor Day as a national holiday. Additionally, James examines Olney's tenure as Secretary of State, during which he dealt with foreign policy issues such as the Venezuelan Crisis and the Spanish-American War. Throughout the book, James provides insight into Olney's personality, character, and leadership style, painting a vivid portrait of a man who was dedicated to public service and committed to upholding the principles of justice and democracy. Overall, ""Richard Olney and His Public Service"" is a fascinating and informative read 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: 1162804947
• ISBN13: 9781162804941
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"