Recollections Of A Varied Career is a book written by William F. Draper and published in 1908. The book is a memoir of Draper's life and career, detailing his experiences in a variety of fields. Draper was a lawyer, journalist, diplomat, and politician, and his book covers his time in each of these professions. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Draper's life. He begins by discussing his childhood and education, before moving on to his early career as a lawyer. Draper then discusses his time as a journalist, working for newspapers in New York and Washington, D.C. The book also covers Draper's time as a diplomat, including his work as the U.S. Minister to Italy and as a member of the International Court of Arbitration. Additionally, Draper discusses his involvement in politics, serving as a member of the New York State Assembly and as the U.S. Assistant Secretary of War during the Spanish-American War.Throughout the book, Draper provides insights into the political and social climate of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He also discusses his personal relationships with prominent figures of the time, including President William McKinley and Italian Prime Minister Giovanni Giolitti.Overall, Recollections Of A Varied Career is a fascinating look at the life and career of a multi-talented individual who played an important role in American politics and diplomacy during a pivotal period in history.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.