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Author Plunkitt, George Washington, 1842-1924.

Title 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. Introd. by Arthur Mann.

Imprint New York, Dutton, 1963.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Kansas Collection J Schick  320.97471 P741p 1963    ---  Lib Use Only
Description 98 pages illustrations 19 cm.
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Series Dutton paperback ; D118
Dutton paperback ; D118.
Contents Introduction / Arthur Mann -- Preface / William L. Riordon -- Tribute / Charles F. Murphy -- Honest graft and dishonest graft -- How to become a statesman -- 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 -- Successful politician does not drink -- Bosses preserve the nation -- Concerning excise -- Parting word on the future of the Democratic Party in America -- Strenuous life of the Tammany district leader.
Subject Plunkitt, George Washington, 1842-1924.
Tammany Hall (Political organization)
Plunkitt, George Washington, 1842-1924 (OCoLC)fst00315220
Tammany Hall (Political organization) (OCoLC)fst00630815
Indexed Term Plunkitt, George Washington
Plunkitt, George Washington 1842-1924
Tammany Hall
Added Author Mann, Aruthur.
Riordon, William L., 1861-1909.
ISBN 0525471189
9780525471189

 
    
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