Viewing George Ticknor Curtis, "Life of Daniel Webster" Volume 1 (1870).George Ticknor Curtis, "Life of Daniel Webster" Volume 1 (1870).Daniel Webster (1782-1852), a lawyer, orator, statesman, U. S. Senator and Secretary of State under Presidents Harrison, Tyler and Fillmore, is the subject of numerous biographies. One of the first was a two volume set by George Ticknor Curtis (1812-1894), a lawyer, state legislator, political ally of Webster and his literary executor. The first volume, covering the period from his birth on January 18, 1782 to 1832, is posted here. |