Publisher's Synopsis
""The Treaty of Washington, Concluded August 9, 1842, by Daniel Webster and Lord Ashburton"" by Hugh Taylor Gordon is a historical account of the treaty that resolved longstanding conflicts between the United States and Great Britain. The treaty, negotiated by Secretary of State Daniel Webster and British diplomat Lord Ashburton, settled boundary disputes between Maine and Canada, established fishing rights in the North Atlantic, and addressed the issue of fugitive slaves crossing the border. Gordon provides a detailed analysis of the negotiations leading up to the treaty, as well as the political and social context of the time. He explores the tensions between the two nations and the challenges faced by the negotiators in reaching a mutually beneficial agreement. The book also includes the full text of the treaty, as well as relevant documents and correspondence from the period. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of US-British relations and the diplomatic efforts that have shaped the modern world.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.
