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
EditionThe annotated edition.
PublicationIthaca : Cornell University Press, 2026.
Descriptionxlix, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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