"Plunkitt of Tammany Hall"

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This paper discusses how one of the most favorite and interesting political books of all time is "Plunkitt of Tammany Hall: A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics" by William L. Riordan. This book offers an insight into the New York politics of the Democratic Party during the time of 1850 until 1893. It examines how George Washington Plunkitt was a renowned Tammany ward boss, an image of New York politics and very well-liked by the common people. It shows how the author allows the reader to gain a fuller appreciation of the politics of Tammany Hall and the patronage system.

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"The character of Plunkitt embraces the reader to his vices and almost makes one forget that his antics might be unacceptable where his character not so likable. The philosophy of Plunkitt is one that is easy to follow. He believes that the game of politics can make one rich. He sums up his fortune by stating, "I seen my opportunities and I took 'em.' One of the opportunities that he took was in the area of real estate. He would buy up property, and then when the city needed to make improvements or buy property, Plunkitt had plenty to offer for sell. He attributed his honest scheme to investment and foresight. That was his example of honest graft."

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