Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 2

"Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 2" by George S. (George Sewall) Boutwell is a first-hand journey through a crucial era in American politics, told from the perspective of a man deeply involved in its most defining moments. From his election to Congress during the turmoil of the Civil War, readers witness the intense debates, rivalries, and shifting alliances that shaped the nation's response to war and reconstruction. Boutwell's narrative captures the heart of the political landscape, exposing the struggles faced by President Lincoln, the deep divisions within the Republican Party, and the delicate balance of power as the country wrestled with its future.