Publisher's Synopsis
Kate Chase, Dominant Daughter: The Life Story of a Brilliant Woman and Her Famous Father is a biography written by Mary Merwin Phelps. The book chronicles the life of Kate Chase, the daughter of Salmon P. Chase, who served as the Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln and later as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Kate was a charismatic and intelligent woman who played a significant role in her father's political career. She was known for her beauty, wit, and charm and was often referred to as the ""Belle of Washington.""The book provides a detailed account of Kate's life, from her childhood in Ohio to her marriage to William Sprague, the Governor of Rhode Island. Phelps also delves into Kate's political involvement and her role in shaping her father's political career. Kate was a skilled strategist and used her charm and influence to help her father rise to power.Phelps also explores the challenges that Kate faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. Despite her intelligence and political savvy, Kate was often dismissed by her male counterparts and faced criticism for her unconventional behavior.Overall, Kate Chase, Dominant Daughter is a fascinating account of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in American history. Phelps' writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Kate's life and legacy.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.
