The Candidature For The Presidency In Eight Years Of Stephen A. Douglas, His Selfishness, And The Duplicity In Principle Of His Followers - Benjamin Franklin Butler - Bog

The Candidature For The Presidency In Eight Years Of Stephen A. Douglas, His Selfishness, And The Duplicity In Principle Of His Followers: Speech Of Benjamin Franklin Butler (1860) is a political speech given by Benjamin Franklin Butler in 1860. The speech focuses on the candidacy of Stephen A. Douglas for the presidency over an eight-year period. Butler accuses Douglas of being selfish and lacking in principles, and also criticizes his followers for their duplicity. The speech is a scathing critique of Douglas and his political career, and offers insight into the political climate of the time. It is an important historical document that sheds light on the political struggles of the mid-19th century in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.