Publisher's Synopsis
William S. White And His Times, 1800-1873: An Autobiography is a book written by William Spottswood White and published in 1891. The book is an account of White's life and experiences during the 19th century, a period of great social, political, and economic change in the United States. White was born in Virginia in 1800 and grew up in a family of wealthy planters. He attended college in Virginia and then moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked as a journalist and became involved in politics. White was a supporter of the Whig Party and was appointed by President John Tyler as the United States consul in Havana, Cuba. He later served as a member of the Virginia state legislature and as a delegate to the 1861 Virginia secession convention. Throughout his life, White was a keen observer of the events and personalities that shaped American history, and his autobiography provides a unique perspective on the era. The book covers a wide range of topics, including slavery, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. It also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on White's own life and career. Overall, William S. White And His Times, 1800-1873: An Autobiography is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the political and social climate of the United States during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.
