Plunkitt, George Washington,  1842-1924. <br/><br/>
Plunkitt of Tammany Hall :  a series of very plain talks on very practical politics / 
 Series of very plain talks on very practical politics  Very plain talks on very practical politics 
recorded by William L. Riordon ; with an introduction by Peter Quinn. 
 - New York, N.Y., U.S.A. :  Signet Classic,  1995. 
 - xxix, 92 p. ;  18 cm. 
<br/><br/> "Signet Classics."  "Previously published in Dutton paperback and Meridian editions"--T.p. verso.  "100th anniversary edition"--Cover.  "A tribute to Plunkitt by the leader of Tammany Hall, Charles F. Murphy"--P. xxix. 
<br/><br/>Honest graft and dishonest graft -- How to become a statesman -- The curse of Civil Service reform -- Reformers only mornin' glories -- New York City is pie for the hayseeds -- To hold your district: study human nature and act accordin' -- On The shame of the cities -- Ingratitude in politics -- Reciprocity in patronage -- Brooklynites natural-born hayseeds -- Tammany leaders not bookworms -- Dangers of the dress suit in politics -- On municipal ownership -- Tammany the only lastin' democracy -- Concerning gas in politics -- Plunkitt's fondest dreams -- Tammany's patriotism -- On the use of money in politics -- The successful politician does not drink -- Bosses preserve the nation -- Concerning excise -- A parting word on the future of the Democratic Party in America -- Strenuous life of the Tammany district leader. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0451526201 9780451526205 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Plunkitt, George Washington, 1842-1924. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Corporate Names: </label><br/>Tammany Hall (Political organization).
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Partidos políticos--Estados Unidos.<br/>20151100
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>JK 2319  / P737p 1995 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>329.3