The White, Horace 1834-1916 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Life of Lyman Trumbull" by Horace White is a historical biography written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of Lyman Trumbull, a significant political figure and United States Senator from Illinois during a pivotal era in American history, particularly the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. The book explores Trumbull's contributions to various political and social issues, including his stances on slavery and civil rights, portraying him as a key player in the tumultuous politics of 19th-century America. At the start of the biography, the author outlines the early life and ancestry of Lyman Trumbull, detailing his birth in Connecticut and his educational journey that led him to become a teacher and later a lawyer in Illinois. The narrative provides insight into Trumbull's early career and his growing involvement in politics during a time of increasing tension over slavery. It illustrates his rise through various political roles, showcasing his character, intellect, and the influence he had in shaping legislative actions during the critical years leading up to, and following, the Civil War. This introductory portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his legislative accomplishments and personal convictions throughout the remainder of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-11-18 Produced by Adam Buchbinder, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Trumbull, Lyman, 1813-1896 E300 Original publication data not identified 13021524 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38043 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38043 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133852.0 38043