Tattlings of a Retired Politician
by Forrest Crissey
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+/None
- Seller
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Forrest Crissey (1864-1943) was an American author. His works include: In Thompson's Woods (1901), Tattlings of a Retired Politician (1903), The
The book itself consists of letters sent from a fictional William Bradley (ex-governor) to a friend Ned. Within the 487 pages there are 58 letters and 48 illustrations (from the pen of John T. McCutcheon).
Some of the "tattlings" first appeared in local newspapers including the Chicago Tribune. The first edition of the book was published by the Chicago in 1903 by Sampson-Hodges, a Chicago firm. The second book edition was published in 1904 by another Chicago house, Thompson and Thomas. Clarkson and Cooper published the third edition in 1904. Another edition was published by Charles C. Thompson Co. This firm succeeded Thompson and Thomas in 1909.
Forrest Crissey (1864-1943) was an author of books and magazine articles. He was born in New York but spent most of his life in illinois. At one time he was on the staff of the Saturday Evening Post.
The book itself consists of letters sent from a fictional William Bradley (ex-governor) to a friend Ned. Within the 487 pages there are 58 letters and 48 illustrations (from the pen of John T. McCutcheon).
Some of the "tattlings" first appeared in local newspapers including the Chicago Tribune. The first edition of the book was published by the Chicago in 1903 by Sampson-Hodges, a Chicago firm. The second book edition was published in 1904 by another Chicago house, Thompson and Thomas. Clarkson and Cooper published the third edition in 1904. Another edition was published by Charles C. Thompson Co. This firm succeeded Thompson and Thomas in 1909.
Forrest Crissey (1864-1943) was an author of books and magazine articles. He was born in New York but spent most of his life in illinois. At one time he was on the staff of the Saturday Evening Post.
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Details
- Bookseller
- B-Well Ventures (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 43
- Title
- Tattlings of a Retired Politician
- Author
- Forrest Crissey
- Illustrator
- John T. McCutcheon
- Format/Binding
- Binding is intact - Near Fine Condition
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Special Limited Political Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles C. Thompson and Company
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1903
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Phoenix, Arizona
About B-Well Ventures
This is a family owned business with a desire to pass on the gift of reading book of all types. We have acquired some very rare book from the late 1890's to brand new books. We also offer text books at a very discounted price for struggling students. Books for all those who love to read.In addition, we offer CD's and DVD's
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