The Life Of Samuel J. Tilden 1814-1876 V1

The Life of Samuel J. Tilden 1814-1876 V1 is a biography written by John Bigelow that chronicles the life of American politician Samuel J. Tilden. Tilden was born in 1814 and rose to prominence in the mid-19th century as a lawyer, politician, and reformer. He served as governor of New York and was the Democratic nominee for president in 1876, narrowly losing the election to Rutherford B. Hayes. The book provides a detailed account of Tilden's life, including his upbringing, education, political career, and personal relationships. It also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the rise of the Tammany Hall political machine in New York City. The first volume of the biography covers Tilden's early life and political career up to the end of the Civil War. Overall, The Life of Samuel J. Tilden 1814-1876 V1 is a comprehensive and insightful look at one of America's most influential politicians of the 19th century.In Two Volumes.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.