William Phillips Tilden

William Phillips Tilden: Autobiography And Personal Tributes is a book written by William Phillips Tilden and published in 1891. The book is a combination of Tilden's own autobiography and personal tributes from his friends and colleagues. The autobiography section of the book details Tilden's life from his childhood in New York City to his career as a lawyer and politician. Tilden discusses his education, his early legal career, and his involvement in politics, including his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1876. The personal tributes section of the book includes contributions from notable figures such as Samuel J. Tilden (William's cousin and former governor of New York), William Evarts (former Secretary of State), and George William Curtis (author and political activist). These tributes provide insight into Tilden's character and accomplishments, and offer a glimpse into the political and social climate of the late 19th century.Overall, William Phillips Tilden: Autobiography And Personal Tributes is a fascinating look into the life of a prominent lawyer and politician of the late 19th century, as well as a valuable historical document that sheds light on the political and social issues of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.