This book is a biography of Benjamin Franklin Shaw, depicting his life and contributions to American civil society. It documents Shaw's political achievements, including his participation in the US Civil War, his ascent to the US Senate, and his advocacy of labor and workers' rights. The book provides a fascinating insight into Shaw's multi-dimensional personality, including his intellectual, philosophical, and social skills. This biography explores Shaw's significant contribution to American society and his commitment to the progress of civil liberties, making it a must-read for those interested in American history. 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.