Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Henry Bruce is a biography written by Harry T. Morgan. The book chronicles the life of Henry Bruce, a prominent figure in American politics during the late 19th century. Born in Scotland in 1822, Bruce immigrated to the United States in 1841 and quickly became involved in politics. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly, as well as a U.S. Congressman and Senator from Mississippi. Bruce was also appointed by President Ulysses S. Grant as the first African American to hold a high-ranking government position, serving as the Register of the Treasury from 1881 to 1885. Throughout his life, Bruce was a vocal advocate for civil rights and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of African Americans. The Life of Henry Bruce provides a detailed account of Bruce's life and career, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of a pioneering civil rights leader.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.
