Richard Croker

""Richard Croker"" is a biographical book written by Alfred Henry Lewis. The book explores the life and times of Richard Croker, an American politician and businessman who was prominent in New York City's Tammany Hall political machine during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of Croker's life, including his early years in Ireland, his rise to power in the Tammany Hall political machine, and his eventual retirement from politics. It also delves into Croker's personal life, including his relationships with women and his love of horse racing. The book is a fascinating look at one of the most influential political figures of his time and provides valuable insights into the workings of Tammany Hall and the political landscape of turn-of-the-century New York City.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.