Plunkitt of Tammany Hall : a series of very plain talks on very practical politics / delivered by ex-Senator George Washington Plunkitt, the Tammany philosopher, from his rostrum--the New York County court-house bootblack stand ; and recorded by William L. Riordon ; annotated and with an introduction by Kevin W. Hula and Douglas B. Harris.
| Author/creator | Plunkitt, George Washington author. |
| Other author | Riordon, William L., 1861-1909, editor. |
| Other author | Hula, Kevin W. writer of added commentary |
| Other author | Harris, Douglas B. writer of added commentary |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | The annotated edition. |
| Publication | Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2026. |
| Description | xlix, 139 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Honest graft and dishonest graft -- How to become a statesman -- The curse of Civil Service Reform -- Reformers only mornin' glories -- New York City is pie for the hayseeds -- To hold your district: study human nature and act accordin' -- On The Shame of the Cities -- Ingratitude in politics -- Reciprocity in patronage -- Brooklynites natural-born hayseeds -- Tammany leaders not bookworms -- Dangers of the dress suit in politics -- On municipal ownership -- Tammany the only lastin' democracy -- Concerning gas in politics -- Plunkitt's fondest dream -- Tammany's patriotism -- On the use of money in politics -- The successful politician does not drink -- Bosses preserve the nation -- Concerning excise -- A parting word on the future of the Democratic Party in America -- Strenuous life of the Tammany District leader. |
| Abstract | "An annotated and indexed edition of New York City party boss George Washington Plunkitt's views of parties, the civil service, patronage, and political representation in the progressive era, as recorded in 1905 by William L. Riordon. Introductory chapter and individual chapter introductions by the editors"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Plunkitt, George Washington, 1842-1924 Plunkitt of Tammany Hall The annotated edition Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2026 9781501786242 |
| LCCN | 2026001900 |
| ISBN | 9781501786235 |
| ISBN | 9781501786228 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1501786229 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1501786237 paperback |
| ISBN | |
| ISBN | epub |
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