Fessenden of Maine: Civil War Senator

""Fessenden of Maine: Civil War Senator"" by Charles Albert Jellison is a biography of William Pitt Fessenden, a prominent political figure during the American Civil War. Fessenden was a senator from Maine and served as the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee during the war. He played a crucial role in securing funding for the Union army and navigating the economic challenges of the war. The book delves into Fessenden's personal life and political career, tracing his rise to power and influence in Maine and Washington, D.C. Jellison's biography draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Fessenden and his times. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, the politics of the era, or the life of one of America's most important statesmen.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.