A blow-by-blow re-creation of the battle royal that raged in Congress in the 1830s, when a small band of representatives, led by President John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, employed intricate stratagems to outwit the Southern (and Southern-sympathizing) sponsors of the successive "gag" rules that had long blocked debate on the subject of slavery.
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A blow-by-blow re-creation of the battle royal that raged in Congress in the 1830s, when a small band of representatives, led by President John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, employed intricate stratagems to outwit the Southern (and Southern-sympathizing) sponsors of the successive "gag" rules that had long blocked debate on the subject of slavery.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. As New. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Most books shipped within 24 hours. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. No names or marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Despite being a stated "First Edition, " without a price on the dust jacket I assume this to be a bookclub edition. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. All books mailed in heavy cardboard boxes. Selling Used and Rare books on line since April 1998 and from our bookstore in the heart of the Bluegrass since 1984.; 8vo.; 577 pages.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Yellow hardback with decorative blind-stamp on front cover, blue cloth spine with gold-color lettering, x, 577 pp., unclipped illustrated jacket in removable Brodart sleeve. First Edition stated. Minimal wear, unmarked, tight binding, nice jacket. The United States Congress in the 1830s, grappling (or trying unsuccessfully to avoid grappling) with the greatest moral dilemma inherited from the framers of the Constitution.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
