This collection presents a wide-ranging selection of speeches, letters, and papers from the influential politician and social reformer Carl Schurz. From his work as a key figure in the Republican Party to his advocacy for civil rights and immigrants, the author's legacy is rich and complex. With detailed annotations and historical context, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century American politics and social reform. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.