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1873 1ed Washington DC Behind the Scenes in American

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1873 1ed Washington DC Behind the Scenes in American Politics Railroad Scandals

Edward Martins Behind the Scenes in Washington is a rare, 19th-century book on the ins-and-outs of Washington D.C. and the United States government. It provides biographical sketches of notable politicians â€“ senators, congressmen â€“ as well as providing details on the infamous 1872 Credit Mobilier railroad scandal.

Item number: #15540

Price: $399

MARTIN, Edward W

Behind the scenes in Washington being a complete and graphic account of the credit mobilier investigation.

New York : Continental Publishing Company, 1873. 1st edition

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

518, [10]

16 engraved plates

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure

Size: ~8.75in X 6.25in (22cm x 15.5cm)

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