The Campaign Text Book. Why The People Want A Change. The Republican Party Reviewed: Its Sins of Commission and Omission.

Published by New York, 1876

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First edition of this 19th century summary of the leading events in American history under Republican administration. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine. From the library of William Safire although not marked. William Safire was an important American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter. He joined Nixonâ s campaign for the 1960 Presidential race, and again in 1968. After Nixonâ s 1968 victory, Safire served as a speechwriter for him and Spiro Agnew. He authored several political columns in addition to his weekly column â On Languageâ in The New York Times Magazine from 1979 until the month of his death and authored two books on grammar and linguistics: The New Language of Politics (1968) and what Zimmer called Safireâ s â magnum opus,â Safireâ s Political Dictionary. Safire later served as a member of the Pulitzer Prize Board from 1995 to 2004 and in 2006 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush. In very good condition. Period ownership inscriptions. Seller Inventory # 136488

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Campaign Text Book. Why The People Want ...

Publisher: New York

Publication Date: 1876

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition