A Fighting Frigate, and Other Essays and Addresses.
Lodge, Henry Cabot, [1850-1924]. A Fighting Frigate, and Other Essays and Addresses. New York, Charles Scribner's, 1902. 316 pp. Publisher's maroon cloth with gilt stamped spine and blind frames to boards. Moderate shelfwear. Internally clean. A very good copy. $45. * A collection of historical and political writings by American statesman Henry Cabot Lodge. The essays cover American history, the lives of prominent figures, and political issues of the time. The book reflects Lodge's historical expertise and political perspective during the early 20th century. Key contents of the volume include: The title essay, "A Fighting Frigate"; An essay on Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall; and An essay on politician and Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth. Contents: A Fighting Frigate [The Constitution]; John Marshall.; Oliver Ellsworth.; Daniel Webster: His Oratory and His Influence.; Three Governors of Massachusetts: Frederic T. Greenhalge, George D. Robinson, Roger Wolcott.; The Treaty-making Powers of the Senate.; Some impressions of Russia. Rochambeau. Appendix: Letter from Hon. George F. Hoar in Regard to Mr. Sherman and Mr. Ellsworth and the Share of Each in Securing the "Connecticut Compromise."
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