Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

This is a biography of Thurlow Weed, a prominent American journalist and politician in the mid-19th century. Written by his daughter-in-law, it covers Weed's early life, his career in journalism, his involvement in the Whig Party and later the Republican Party, and his role in shaping American politics during a time of great change. It also includes an autobiography by Weed himself, giving readers a firsthand glimpse into his life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.