Publisher's Synopsis
The Letters of Robert R. Livingston: The Diplomatic Story of the Louisiana Purchase is a book written by Edward Alexander Parsons. It is a collection of letters written by Robert R. Livingston, one of the key figures in the Louisiana Purchase, which was a historic land deal between the United States and France in 1803. The book provides a detailed account of Livingston's diplomatic efforts, negotiations, and correspondence with various European powers, including France, Spain, and Great Britain, during the early 19th century. The letters offer insights into the political and economic factors that influenced the Louisiana Purchase and shed light on the personalities and motivations of the people involved in the negotiations. The book also includes historical context, annotations, and commentary by the author, making it a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in American history and diplomacy.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.
