The Life Of John R. Moffett (1895) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437307993)

The Life of John R. Moffett is a biography written by S.H. Thompson in 1895. The book chronicles the life of John R. Moffett, a prominent figure in American history. Moffett was born in Virginia in 1825 and grew up on a farm. He later became a lawyer and was elected to the Virginia State Senate. During the Civil War, he served as a colonel in the Confederate Army. After the war, Moffett became involved in politics and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was known for his support of education and was instrumental in the establishment of Virginia Tech. Moffett was also a strong advocate for civil rights and worked to improve the lives of African Americans in Virginia. The Life of John R. Moffett provides a detailed account of his life, including his personal and professional achievements, as well as his impact on American history.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.

Author: S. H. Thompson
ISBN-10: 143730799X
ISBN-13: 9781437307993
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d