Life Of General Ben Harrison And Life Of Honorable Levi P. Morton

The book ""Life Of General Ben Harrison And Life Of Honorable Levi P. Morton"" by George Alfred Townsend is a biographical work that explores the lives of two prominent figures in American politics during the late 19th century. The first section of the book focuses on the life of Benjamin Harrison, who served as the 23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893. The author delves into Harrison's early life, his military career, and his rise to political prominence as a member of the Republican Party. The book also provides insights into Harrison's presidency, including his efforts to expand the country's naval power and his support for protective tariffs.The second section of the book is dedicated to Levi P. Morton, who served as the 22nd Vice President of the United States under Benjamin Harrison. The author explores Morton's early life, his successful career as a businessman, and his entry into politics as a member of the Republican Party. The book also provides insights into Morton's tenure as Vice President, including his efforts to promote American commerce and his support for the gold standard.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed and engaging account of the lives and careers of these two important figures in American history. The book is well-researched and provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of the late 19th century.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.