The Life Of Whitelaw Reid - Royal Cortissoz - Bog

""The Life of Whitelaw Reid: Journalism, War and Politics V1"" is a biography of Whitelaw Reid, an American journalist, diplomat, and politician who lived from 1837 to 1912. The book is written by Royal Cortissoz, an American art historian and biographer. The biography covers Reid's life from his birth in Ohio to his time as a journalist in New York City, where he worked for the New York Tribune and eventually became its editor. Reid was a prominent figure in American journalism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was known for his coverage of the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, and other major events.In addition to his journalism career, Reid was also involved in politics and served as the United States Ambassador to France under President Benjamin Harrison. He was also a candidate for Vice President of the United States on the Republican ticket in 1892.The book provides a detailed look at Reid's life and career, including his personal relationships and his views on politics and society. It is the first volume of a two-part biography and provides a comprehensive overview of Reid's early life and career up to the end of the 19th century.In Two Volumes.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.