Ashbel P. Fitch: Champion of Old New York by David Remington (English) Hardcover

Description: Ashbel P. Fitch by David Remington Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Politics and Society in Gilded Age New York City. Fitch was a member of Congress and head of NY Cities Finance Department. Publisher Description The concept of an ""honest Tammany man"" sounds like an oxymoron, but it became a reality in the curious career of Ashbel P. Fitch, who served New York City as a four-term congressman and a one-term city comptroller during the late nineteenth century. Although little known today, Fitch was well respected in his own day and played a pivotal role on both national and local stages. In the U.S. Congress, Fitch was a passionate advocate of New York City. His support of tariff reform and his efforts to have New York City chosen as the site for an 1892 World Exposition reflected his deep interest in issues of industrialization and urbanization. An ardent defender of immigrant rights, Fitch opposed the xenophobia of the times and championed cosmopolitan diversity. As New Yorks comptroller, he oversaw the citys finances during a time of terrible economic distress, withstanding threats from Tammany Hall on one side and from Mayor William L. Strongs misguided reform administration on the other. In Ashbel P. Fitch, Remington succeeds in illuminating the independence and integrity of this unsung hero against the backdrop of the Gilded Ages corrupt politics and fierce party loyalty. Author Biography David F. Remington is a retired investment banker, Adirondacker, and amateur historian. He is the great grandson of Ashbel P. Fitch. He lives with his wife on the coast of Maine. Details ISBN 0815609884 ISBN-13 9780815609889 Title Ashbel P. Fitch Author David Remington Format Hardcover Year 2011 Pages 331 Publisher Syracuse University Press GE_Item_ID:36732714; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780815609889

Book Title: Ashbel P. Fitch

Number of Pages: 331 Pages

Publication Name: Ashbel P. Fitch : Champion of Old New York

Language: English

Publisher: Syracuse University Press

Item Height: 1 in

Subject: United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), General, Political

Publication Year: 2011

Item Weight: 29 Oz

Type: Textbook

Subject Area: Biography & Autobiography, History

Item Length: 10.3 in

Author: David Remington

Item Width: 7.3 in

Series: Adirondack Museum Bks.

Format: Hardcover