TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sherman,John
TI  - Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet: An Autobiography
AV  - E660 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Statesmen -- United States -- Biography
KW  - Sherman, John, 1823-1900
KW  - United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century
N1  - Release date is 2007-07-10; Produced by Ed Ferris; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet" by John Sherman is an autobiography written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on Sherman's extensive political career, detailing his experiences and observations during crucial periods of American history, including the Civil War and Reconstruction. As a prominent figure, Sherman addresses his roles in various political contexts, aiming to provide an insider's perspective on significant events and legislative measures.  The opening of the autobiography includes a preface where Sherman explains the genesis of the book. Initially intended to compile his speeches on public issues, the project evolved into a more comprehensive reminiscence of his life and the major events he witnessed from 1854 onwards. Sherman contemplates the impact of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, recognizing his personal involvement in shaping financial policies during a transformative era for the United States. He emphasizes the importance of conveying historical narratives from a first-person perspective, sharing insights about the political climate, key figures he interacted with, and the evolution of his political beliefs and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22036
ER  -