McKinley, William; Drake, John N.; Russell, William E.; et al. A Practical Book for Practical People, by a Corps of Special Writers. Albany, N. Y. & Springfield, O.: The Eagle Publishing Company, (1895). First Edition. [9436]
Purple cloth decorated in black & gilt, some light flecking to the boards but otherwise tight, clean, and very good. 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches, marbled page edges, green floral end papers, viii., [2], 676 pp. with additional portrait plates. Light foxing. Very good. Hardcover.
A collection of essays on issues the American voter faced in the election of 1896. "The man of affairs will find the questions of the times handled by acknowledged masters. The business failures and riots fresh in our minds, show that these questions are not idle theories, but subjects demanding the careful thought and earnest attention of every true citizen." - Preface.
Essays both political and practical. Some political questions have both the Republican and the Democrat sides of an issue are presented. Treats with Tariffs, Gold and Silver, Success in Life, Economy, Sincerity, The Home on the Farm, Money in Gardening, Potato Culture, Commercial Law, Manners and Usages of Society, &c.