Life And Times Of William Lowndes Of South Carolina, 1782-1822 (1901)

The Life and Times of William Lowndes of South Carolina, 1782-1822 is a biography written by Mrs. St. Julien Ravenel and published in 1901. The book chronicles the life and political career of William Lowndes, a prominent South Carolina politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from 1811 until his death in 1822.The book begins with a brief overview of Lowndes' family background and early life, including his education and legal training. It then delves into his political career, focusing on his role in the War of 1812 and his efforts to promote economic development and internal improvements in the United States.Throughout the book, Ravenel provides detailed accounts of Lowndes' speeches, letters, and other writings, as well as his interactions with other prominent politicians of the time, including John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay. She also explores Lowndes' personal life, including his marriage and family, and his struggles with illness and financial difficulties.Overall, The Life and Times of William Lowndes of South Carolina, 1782-1822 offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a key figure in American politics during the early 19th century.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.