Description

Book Synopsis
Plunkitt of Tammany Hall
A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics
William L. Riordan
 
“Nobody thinks of drawin’ the distinction between honest graft and dishonest graft.”
 
This classic work offers the unblushing, unvarnished wit and wisdom of one of the most fascinating figures ever to play the American political game and win. George Washington Plunkitt rose from impoverished beginnings to become ward boss of the Fifteenth Assembly District in New York, a key player in the powerhouse political team of Tammany Hall, and, not incidentally, a millionaire. In a series of utterly frank talks given at his headquarters (Graziano’s bootblack stand outside the New York County Court House), he revealed to a sharp-eared and sympathetic reporter named William L. Riordan the secrets of political success as practiced and perfected by him and fellow Tammany Hall titans. The result is not only a volume that reveals more about

Plunkitt of Tammany Hall A Series of Very Plain

    Product form

    £6.95

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Thu 20 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by William L. Riordon, Peter Quinn, Philip Freeman

    10 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Plunkitt of Tammany Hall A Series of Very Plain by William L. Riordon

      Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/06/2015
      ISBN13: 9780451474131, 978-0451474131
      ISBN10: 0451474139
      Also in:
      Political structure and processes Regional, state and other local government

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Plunkitt of Tammany Hall
      A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics
      William L. Riordan
       
      “Nobody thinks of drawin’ the distinction between honest graft and dishonest graft.”
       
      This classic work offers the unblushing, unvarnished wit and wisdom of one of the most fascinating figures ever to play the American political game and win. George Washington Plunkitt rose from impoverished beginnings to become ward boss of the Fifteenth Assembly District in New York, a key player in the powerhouse political team of Tammany Hall, and, not incidentally, a millionaire. In a series of utterly frank talks given at his headquarters (Graziano’s bootblack stand outside the New York County Court House), he revealed to a sharp-eared and sympathetic reporter named William L. Riordan the secrets of political success as practiced and perfected by him and fellow Tammany Hall titans. The result is not only a volume that reveals more about

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account