Memoirs of William Jennings Bryan

Memoirs of William Jennings Bryan is a book that details the life and experiences of William Jennings Bryan, an American politician and lawyer. Bryan served as the United States Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson and was also a three-time presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. The book is a personal account of Bryan's life, including his childhood, education, political career, and personal beliefs. It also covers his involvement in some of the most significant events in American history, including the Scopes Monkey Trial and the Spanish-American War. The book provides a unique perspective on American politics and culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Overall, Memoirs of William Jennings Bryan is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in American history and politics.1925. In giving the public the story of his life, William J. Bryan trusts he may be credited with something more than a desire to acquaint the public with himself. It is his purpose to show that in his own case good fortune has had more to do with such success as he may have achieved than any efforts of his own. His second purpose is to show the goodness of the American people, their patriotism, their moral courage, their high ideals, their willingness to sacrifice for their convictions - the virtues that not only make popular government possible but insure its success. Illustrated throughout.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.