Publisher's Synopsis
""Robert Bacon: Life and Letters"" is a biography written by James Brown Scott that chronicles the life of Robert Bacon, an American diplomat and politician who served as the United States Secretary of State from 1909 to 1911. The book is based on Bacon's personal letters and documents, as well as interviews with his family and colleagues. It covers Bacon's early life, his education at Harvard University, his career in law and finance, and his diplomatic service in Europe and Asia. The book also explores Bacon's personal life, including his marriage to Martha Waldron Cowdin and his relationships with his children. Overall, ""Robert Bacon: Life and Letters"" provides a comprehensive and detailed portrait of a prominent figure in American history.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.