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DeWitt Clinton And The Origin Of The Spoils System In New York (1907) is a historical book written by Howard Lee McBain. The book is a detailed account of the political career of DeWitt Clinton, a prominent figure in the early history of New York State. The author explores Clinton's... Read Full Overview

DeWitt Clinton And The Origin Of The Spoils System In New York is a historical book written by Howard Lee McBain and published in 1907. The book focuses on the life and political career of DeWitt Clinton, a prominent figure in New York politics during the early 19th century... Read Full Overview

This fascinating study of New York politics in the early 19th century traces the origins and development of the 'spoils system', a political practice in which elected officials reward their supporters with government appointments and favors. McBain focuses on the career of... Read Full Overview

This fascinating study of New York politics in the early 19th century traces the origins and development of the 'spoils system', a political practice in which elected officials reward their supporters with government appointments and favors. McBain focuses on the career of... Read Full Overview