Written by the illustrious American politician and statesman William H. Seward, this autobiography covers his early life and education up to the year 1834, before he became Governor of New York or Secretary of State. This intimate and candid account provides valuable insight into the events and influences that shaped Seward's views and values. 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.