"Daniel Webster" by Henry Cabot Lodge is a biographical exploration of the renowned American statesman. The story begins by painting a vivid picture of Webster's upbringing in the challenging New Hampshire environment, marked by tough landscapes and conflicts. It highlights the influence of his father, Ebenezer, whose experiences as a soldier and farmer instilled in him values of grit and determination. The narrative then turns to Daniel's early years, noting his fragile health and exceptional love for reading. As the story moves forward, it emphasizes the role the constant encouragement from his family played in guiding him towards seeking knowledge. The start of the story sets the stage for how the tough early experiences shaped Webster into a powerful political advocate.
Daniel Webster
By Henry Cabot Lodge
From a fragile start in a harsh land, one man’s thirst for knowledge transformed him into a powerful voice in American politics.
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About the AuthorHenry Cabot Lodge was an American politician, historian, lawyer, and statesman from Massachusetts. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the United States Senate from 1893 to 1924 and is best known for his positions on foreign policy. His successful crusade against Woodrow Wilson's Treaty of Versailles ensured that the United States never joined the League of Nations and his penned conditions against that treaty, known collectively as the Lodge reservations, influenced the structure of the modern United Nations.
Henry Cabot Lodge was an American politician, historian, lawyer, and statesman from Massachusetts. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the United States Senate from 1893 to 1924 and is best known for his positions on foreign policy. His successful crusade against Woodrow Wilson's Treaty of Versailles ensured that the United States never joined the League of Nations and his penned conditions against that treaty, known collectively as the Lodge reservations, influenced the structure of the modern United Nations.
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