Robert Toombs Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage

"Robert Toombs" by Pleasant A. Stovall is a biography that recounts the life of Robert Toombs, a significant figure in 19th-century American politics, law, and military affairs. The book explores Toombs' journey through various political roles, including his participation in the legislature and Congress, and his time as a soldier in the Civil War. It also considers his personal beliefs and experiences. The book starts by illustrating Toombs’ family background, depicting his upbringing in Georgia, and recognizing the effects of his family, mainly his mother's devoutness and his father’s military service. Stovall represents the beginning of Toombs' formation by explaining his youthful traits, his schooling at Franklin College, and his development into an ambitious person prepared to impact American politics, outlining the man behind the public figure and the difficulties he encountered during a period of national separation.