Ingraham's biography of Fernando Wood, a notorious New York politician, is a gripping account of power, corruption, and criminality in the 19th century. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Ingraham brings to life the sordid world of Tammany Hall and the politicians who profited from it. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York politics and the dark side of American democracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.