Retrospections of an Active Life Part Three 1865 to 1866

""Retrospections of an Active Life V3 1865 to 1866"" is a memoir written by John Bigelow, an American lawyer, journalist, and diplomat. This book is the third volume in a series that covers Bigelow's life from 1817 to 1910. The focus of this volume is on the years 1865 to 1866, a time when Bigelow was serving as the American consul in Paris. In this book, Bigelow reflects on his experiences during this period, including his interactions with notable figures such as Napoleon III and Victor Hugo. He also discusses his observations on French politics and society, as well as his own personal life and career. Throughout the book, Bigelow provides vivid descriptions of Parisian life, including its art, culture, and architecture. He also offers insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War and the establishment of the Third Republic. Overall, ""Retrospections of an Active Life V3 1865 to 1866"" is a fascinating and informative memoir that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal period in French and American history.1910. Part Three of Three. Bigelow recounts his life and career as American journalist and diplomat. He graduated at Union College and took up the practice of law in New York for several years, which he gave up to turn to journalistic work; becoming the joint owner (with William Cullen Bryant) and managing editor of the New York Evening Post. Bigelow served as United States consul at Paris, minister to France and secretary of state for New York. From time to time he wrote books of travel, or historical and political essays, but his principal literary achievements were biographical works of Benjamin Franklin, Samuel J. Tilden, and William Cullen Bryant. Mystery of Sleep is another volume published by Bigelow. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417913363, 1417913371.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.