Recollections, 1844-1909

In this memoir, McDougal reflects on his life as a lawyer, judge, and politician in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He offers an intimate glimpse into the social and political milieu of his time, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age. McDougal's personal anecdotes and insights reveal the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing American society.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.