“A great man is a gift, in some measure a revelation of God. A great man, living for high ends, is the divinest thing that can be seen on earth. The value and interest of history are derived chiefly from the lives and services of the eminent men whom it commemorates. Indeed, without these, there would be no such thing as history, and the progress of a nation would be little worth recording, as the march of a trading caravan across a desert.”
Quote by George Stillman Hillard
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A Memorial of Daniel Webster: From the City of Boston
This book is a comprehensive collection of essays, speeches, and personal narratives celebrating the life and achievements of Daniel Webster. The contributors, who were contemporaries and admirers of Webster, offer insights into his political career, legal expertise, and oratorical prowess. The volume includes a mix of formal eulogies and more personal reflections, providing a multifaceted portrait of the man and his impact on the American legal and political landscape. more
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