Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life And Public Service Of Honorable Samuel J. Tilden: To Which Is Added A Sketch Of The Life Of Honorable Thomas A. Hendricks"" is a biography written by Theodore P. Cook and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Samuel J. Tilden, who was a prominent American politician and lawyer in the 19th century. Tilden is best known for his role in the disputed presidential election of 1876, which he narrowly lost to Rutherford B. Hayes. The book covers Tilden's early life, his education, his legal career, and his political activities, including his service as governor of New York and his efforts to reform the Democratic Party. The book also includes a brief sketch of the life of Thomas A. Hendricks, who was Tilden's running mate in the 1876 election and later served as vice president under Grover Cleveland. Overall, ""The Life And Public Service Of Honorable Samuel J. Tilden"" is a comprehensive and informative biography of one of the most important figures in American politics in the 19th century.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.