A Handbook of Politics For 1874: Being A Record of Important Political Action, National and State, from July 15 1872 to July 15, 1874 (1874)

""A Handbook of Politics for 1874"" by Edward McPherson is a historical record of the important political events that took place in the United States from July 15, 1872, to July 15, 1874. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the national and state-level political actions that occurred during this period, including the presidential election of 1872 and the subsequent administration of President Ulysses S. Grant. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the political landscape at the time. The first chapter provides an overview of the political parties and their platforms, while subsequent chapters delve into specific issues such as civil service reform, the currency system, and taxation. The book also includes detailed information on the members of Congress and their voting records, as well as the various state legislatures and their actions.Overall, ""A Handbook of Politics for 1874"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the political history of the United States during the mid-19th century. It offers a detailed and comprehensive look at the important political events of the time and provides insight into the political ideologies and debates of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.