Charles Summer / Moorfield Storey
Charles Sumner is a comprehensive biography exploring the life and career of the influential 19th-century American statesman. Sumner, a fervent abolitionist and advocate for civil rights, played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the United States before, during, and after the Civil War. Moorfield Storey’s biography delves into Sumner’s unwavering commitment to justice and equality, his powerful oratory, and his significant contributions to the Reconstruction era. This detailed account chronicles Sumner’s early life, his entry into politics, and his tireless efforts to end slavery and secure equal rights for African Americans. It examines his complex relationships with other prominent figures of the time and his enduring legacy as a champion of human rights. ’Charles Sumner’ offers valuable insights into a critical period in American history and the life of a man who dedicated himself to the cause of justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
