From Farm Boy to Senator

reminiscence. Schoolboys, who declaim the eloquent extracts from his speeches which are included in all the school speakers, are indeed able to form some idea of hi

e to professional and political distinction, should be made familiar to American boys. I have therefore essayed a "story biography," which I have tried to

my book should expand to undue proportions. Let me acknowledge then, with the utmost frankness, that my work is incomplete, and necessarily so. This causes me less regret, because those whom I may be fortunate enough to interest in my subject will readily find all that they wish to know in the noble Life of Webster, by

ay to extend the study of Mr. Webster's life and work

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1882.