covode john (6 Ergebnisse)

Stitched paper wrappers. First edition. 16 pp. 8vo. Eulogies by Hon. William D. Kelley, Ulysses Mercur, J. Lawrence Getz, Richard J. Haldeman, John Scott, and Simon Cameron, all of Pennsylvania; Hon. Nathaniel P. Banks and Charles Sumner of Massachusetts; Hon. William E. Niblack of Indiana, and John Sherman of Ohio. John Covode (1808-1871), Congressman from Pennsylvania, was an abolitionist who introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to impeach President Andrew Johnson. About very good with owner's name on front wrapper, small punch holes to inner margin, mail fold.

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Covode report (838pp.), plus reports on abuses (36pp.), contracts (54pp.), and testimony (164pp.) Some dampstain affecting the latter material, though not the main report. Otherwise average wear, extremities bumped and chipped, contents yellowed with sporadic foxing, binding serviceable.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This gripping account of the Covode investigation, one of the most explosive probes in 19th century American politics, sheds light on the corruption and cronyism that plagued the federal government in the years leading up to the Civil War. The investigation, led by Congressman John Covode, revealed evidence of bribery, kickbacks, and other unethical practices among high-ranking government officials, and its findings played a key role in shaping public opinion and political reform efforts of the era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This gripping account of the Covode investigation, one of the most explosive probes in 19th century American politics, sheds light on the corruption and cronyism that plagued the federal government in the years leading up to the Civil War. The investigation, led by Congressman John Covode, revealed evidence of bribery, kickbacks, and other unethical practices among high-ranking government officials, and its findings played a key role in shaping public opinion and political reform efforts of the era.