Publisher's Synopsis
""Addresses On The Death Of Stephen A. Douglas: Delivered In The Senate And House Of Representatives (1861)"" is a collection of speeches made by members of the United States Congress in honor of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent politician who served as a Senator from Illinois. Douglas was known for his strong support of popular sovereignty, the idea that the people of a territory should be able to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery. He was also a key figure in the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858, which helped to shape the national conversation around slavery and the future of the country. Douglas died in 1861, shortly after the outbreak of the Civil War, and these speeches offer a glimpse into the political climate of the time, as well as the legacy of one of the most important politicians of the era. The book provides a valuable historical record of the speeches made by members of Congress in honor of Douglas, and offers insight into the political and social issues of the time.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.
