Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life Of Preston B. Plumb, 1837-1891: United States Senator From Kansas"" is a biographical account of the life and political career of Preston B. Plumb, written by historian William Elsey Connelley. The book covers Plumb's early life in Ohio, his service in the Union Army during the Civil War, and his rise to prominence as a Republican politician in Kansas.Plumb served in the Kansas State Senate and was elected to the United States Senate in 1877, where he served until his death in 1891. During his time in the Senate, Plumb was a champion of civil rights and was a vocal opponent of the Jim Crow laws that were being enacted in the South. He also played a key role in the passage of the 1887 Dawes Act, which aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments.Connelley's biography draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Plumb's personal papers and correspondence, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of a key figure in Kansas and American politics during the late 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Kansas, the Civil War, or the political and social changes that shaped the United States during this period.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.
