02309cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000530011524500590016826400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350800390044452013110048353400450179465300450183965300510188485600430193599900170197819828UtSlPG20260610133448.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE6601 aBoutwell, George S.q(George Sewall),d1818-190510aReminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-11-16  aProduced by An Anonymous volunteer  a"Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 1" by George S. Boutwell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the author’s extensive experiences in American politics and public service over six decades, detailing his observations and interactions with key figures and events that shaped the nation’s history. The narrative spans various notable positions held by Boutwell, including serving as the Governor of Massachusetts and as the Secretary of the Treasury.  The opening of the book introduces Boutwell's motivations for penning his reminiscences and offers a glimpse into his early life. He reflects on his Pennsylvania roots, detailing anecdotes from his childhood, family background, and the socio-political environment he grew up in. Starting with his education and early experiences, Boutwell illustrates how these formative years prepared him for a life of public service, establishing a foundation for the political insights and historical reflections that will follow in his biography. The text captures not only his personal journey but also touches upon the societal changes that occurred throughout his lifetime, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into his significant political career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Politics and government  aBoutwell, George S. (George Sewall), 1818-190540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19828  c61141d61141