Governor Russell and His Canvass of Cape Cod: November 7th, 1892 (Classic Reprint)

Lloyd McKim Garrison

ISBN 10: 0267509456 / ISBN 13: 9780267509454

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Governor Russell and His Canvass of Cape Cod: November 7th, 1892 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267509456
• ISBN 13: 9780267509454
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

A vivid, on-the-ground portrait of a pivotal political day in 1892 New England.

This account follows Governor Russell’s remarkable canvass of Cape Cod, offering a clear view of how a campaign unfolded from breakfast to night trains and town fairs.

Across Provincetown, Wellfleet, Sandwich, and other towns, the journey shows crowds, speeches, and the practical drama of mobilizing voters. It blends personal moments with political strategy, capturing how issues, rhetoric, and local hospitality shaped the day. The narrative highlights the governor’s calm, steady style and the crowds’ mix of curiosity, respect, and enthusiasm, set against a bustling regional backdrop.

• A detailed, minute-by-minute feel for a day of campaigning at small stations, open-air meetings, and crowded halls.
• Character-driven portraits of the governor’s demeanor, voice, and approach to persuasion.
• Scenes of civic life in 19th-century Cape Cod towns, from decorations to bouquets and community reception.
• Analysis of issues cited in the campaign, including state policy and national questions, through accessible narrative.

Ideal for readers interested in how political campaigns operated in the late 1800s and for those who enjoy vivid, historically grounded portraiture of American public life.

GOVERNOR RUSSELL AND HIS CANVASS OF CAPE COD: NOVEMBER 7TH, 1892