This biography tells the story of Whitelaw Reid, a prominent journalist and diplomat during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Cortissoz provides an insightful and comprehensive look at Reid's life, from his early days in Ohio to his time as ambassador to Britain. Reid was a colorful figure who played an important role in American politics and international diplomacy, and this book offers a fascinating look at his career and his times. 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.