The Life of Lyman Trumbull

"The Life of Lyman Trumbull" by Horace White is a biography that shows the life of Lyman Trumbull, an important politician and U.S. Senator from Illinois, during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The book looks at Trumbull's work on important issues like slavery and civil rights, showing him as a key person in the changing politics of 1800s America. The author starts by talking about Trumbull's early life, from his birth in Connecticut to becoming a teacher and lawyer in Illinois. The story tells of Trumbull's early career and increasing involvement in politics when slavery was becoming a big problem. It shows how he rose through different political jobs, highlighting his personality, intelligence, and influence on laws made before and after the Civil War, setting the scene for a closer look at his achievements and beliefs.