Reminiscences, 1827-1897 (1903)

Reminiscences, 1827-1897 is a book written by Robert Milligan McLane, a prominent American politician and diplomat who served as the United States Minister to Mexico, France, and China. The book is a memoir of McLane's life and career, covering his experiences as a lawyer, politician, and diplomat during the mid-19th century.The book begins with McLane's early life in Maryland, where he was born in 1815. He describes his education and his early career as a lawyer, before moving on to his political career. McLane served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, the United States Congress, and as Governor of Maryland.The bulk of the book focuses on McLane's diplomatic career, which began in 1853 when he was appointed as the United States Minister to Mexico. He later served as the Minister to France during the American Civil War, where he played a critical role in securing French support for the Union cause. McLane also served as the Minister to China, where he negotiated the first treaty between the United States and China.Throughout the book, McLane provides detailed accounts of his diplomatic missions and the people he met, including Napoleon III, Abraham Lincoln, and Queen Victoria. He also discusses his views on various political issues of the time, including slavery, secession, and the role of the United States in international affairs.Reminiscences, 1827-1897 provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent American politician and diplomat during a pivotal period in American history. McLane's firsthand accounts of his diplomatic missions and the people he encountered make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in American diplomacy during the mid-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.