Quote by Henry Villard

Senator Douglas was very small, not over four and a half feet height, and there was a noticeable disproportion between the long trunk of his body and his short legs. His chest was broad and indicated great strength of lungs.

Senator Douglas was very small, not over four and a half fee

Summary

This quote describes the physical appearance of Senator Douglas, noting his short stature and the mismatch between the length of his torso and his legs. Despite his small stature, his broad chest suggests that he possessed strong lung capacity. This observation provides a concise description of Senator Douglas' physical attributes.

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Strength

By Henry Villard

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