The Life of Henry Wilson: Republican Candidate for Vice-President, 1872 (1872) is a biography written by Jonathan Bacon Mann. The book chronicles the life of Henry Wilson, a prominent American politician and abolitionist who served as the 18th Vice President of the United States under Ulysses S. Grant. The biography provides a detailed account of Wilson's early life, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, his political career, and his eventual nomination as the Republican candidate for Vice President in the 1872 election. Mann's work also explores Wilson's personal life, including his struggle with poverty and his role as a devoted family man. The book offers readers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most influential political figures of the 19th century.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.