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Here is "Proceedings at the Unveiling of a Memorial to Horace Greeley at Chappaqua, N.Y", published in 1915 by the University of the State of New York.
The title of this Memorial Volume on the great newspaperman Horace Greeley (1811 - 1872), given at the start of this complex volume hides a great deal of its contents, which are indeed monumental, and wide-ranging. Greeley was a force to be reckoned with, being the most powerful newspaperman of his time. His contributions to the strengthening and rehabilitation of journalism are many. His efforts to guide politics were tremendous. An ardent abolitionist, and hating slavery, Greeley started out as a Whig, but after the demise of the Whig party he helped to form the Republican Party, and may even have been the one to name it. He was a staunch supporter of President Abraham Lincoln, but not beyond being critical of that great individual when he thought it wise. When President Grant ran for a second term, Greeley, disgusted with the venality and corruption of the the Grant administration, tossed his hat into the presidential race. Greeley lost by a landslide, and soon died. It was a sad end to a monumental career - a career that encompassed so much more than the single quotation attributed to Greeley : "Go West, young man!".
There is much more than a mere record of memorial services for a great American in this book. Lots of fascinating biographical history, interesting photographs of Greeley, and many portraits of the people who were behind the celebrations. Also there are some photographs of rare copies of Greeley's newspapers, "The Northern Spectator" at which paper in Vermont Greeley was an apprentice, and "The New Yorker". Aside from those two journalistic efforts, Greeley is remembered journalistically as the founder and editor of "The New York Tribune", one of the greatest newspapers ever published.
TITLE : Proceedings at the Unveiling of a Memorial to Horace Greeley at Chappaqua, N.Y., February 3, 1914; With Reports of Other Greeley Celebrations Related to the Centennial of his Birth, February 3, 1911.
AUTHORS : Many (not credited on title page)
INTRODUCTION : James Austin Holden
IMPRINT : The University of the State of New York, Division of Archives and History (Published under the auspices of the State Historian, Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 643, Laws of 1913.)
PLACE : Albany, New York
DATE : 1915
STATUS : OP
PHYSICAL DETAILS : Government publication, hardcover format; contains numerous illustrations, all printed on calendered paper, some are fold-out in nature; 263 pages; 8 3/4" x 5 3/4"; maroon cloth covered boards and spine, with gilt lettering on spine.
CONDITION - VERY GOOD - This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive, with the following particulars noted :
EXTERIOR - Spine extremities are compressed and display, at the foot, a bit of abrasion; spine lettering is still bright; boards are clean with but mild surface rub; text-block edges are toned and mildly weathered, else clean.
BINDING - There is evidence of mending to the cover attachment and inner hinges - neatly effected. That being said, the whole is somewhat shaken with scattered splitting at hinges. No leaves are detached, and the whole is fairly solid. Handling should still be done with care.
INTERIOR - Scattered foxing. some paper toning, else clean and free of marking. No writing, marginalia or signatures.
CONTENTS (The space allotted here does not allow me to list all the orations and essays within this section) :
THE STATUE AT CHAPPAQUA INAUGURATED FEBRUARY 3, 1911
NEW YORK CITY HALL MEMORIAL MEETING
EXERCISES AT GREELEY'S BIRTHPLACE, AMHERST, N. H.
GREELEY HONORED IN COLORADO
COMMEMORATIVE EXERCISES BY TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION NO. 6
THE DEDICATION OF THE MONUMENT, FEBRUARY 3, 1914
ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS OF HORACE GREELEY
STUDIES AND REMINISCENCES
INDEX.
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