Pafford John M (95 results)

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Shows minimal signs of wear and previous use. Can include notes/highlighting. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition & format may differ from what is shown in stock photo & item details. May not include supplementary material such as toys, access code, dvds, etc.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. When he was nominated as vice president on the 1880 Republican ticket, Chester Alan Arthur had never held elected office. Expectations of him?or of the vice presidential office?were virtually non-existant. Years earlier in 1839, Daniel Webster had turned down the vice presidency with the quip, "I do not propose to be buried until I am dead."   But six months into President James Garfield's term, he was assassinated?and the unknown vice president, Chester Arthur, became the most powerful man in America. This in-depth biography of Chester Arthur is a fascinating look at a man who, thrust unexpectedly into the highest political office, exceeded expectations and left a lasting mark on history, despite being diagnosed with a debilitating illness shortly after assuming the presidency.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: good. The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: 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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Paperback. Condition: Good. No American president exceeded Grover Cleveland's devotion to principle and political courage. Yet today, Cleveland is remembered, if at all, simply as a historical curiosity--the only president to have served non-consecutive terms. In this illuminating biography, John M. Pafford reveals one of the most compelling characters ever to have occupied the White House, a leader whose unflinching stands for free enterprise and limited, Constitutional government are a beacon in the political tempest of our own time. Grover Cleveland is the forgotten conservative, Pafford argues: a man of dignity, integrity, and courage who fought corruption and eliminated taxpayer funding of projects that he considered outside the purview of government. The lesson should be constantly enforced, Cleveland warned the nation, that, though the people support the government, the government should not support the people. …

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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Softcover book. "To a fellow student of history, John M. Pafford" on FEP. No other markings to the book, no tears, chips of folds to text or covers. Front cover tends to curl open. 173 pgs. Inscribed by Author(s).

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Regnery, 2019. A view of the accomplishments of Chester A. Arthur, a somewhat obscure figure in American history who should be more well known. 214 pages with Index and Notes, 6" X 9". No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Edges of the text block are clean and the binding is tight and square. Dust jacket is nor price clipped. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! 127 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and religious pages! "The United States was built on the foundation laid by the Pilgrims-Christian faith, recognition of the value of virtue and order to society, and freedom balanced between community and individualism. The Pilgrims also demonstrated entrepreneurship and a strong work ethic, recognized the need for effective armed forces, and created our most cherished national holiday, Thanksgiving.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Hard cover 8vo. Fine and unmarked book in Fine unclipped DJ. 214pp inc. Index. 256 p. Book.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 8 X 5.30 X 0.30 inches.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback book in good condition.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket and book are in very good condition. Clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. a nice, clean copy, like new, octavo, 240 pages, first printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Used like new. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Used like new hardcover in new dust jacket. Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Publisher's overstock mark on the bottom of the text block. 8vo. (6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches) Includes B&W photos, notes, and an index. 224 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Chester Alan Arthur, surely our unlikeliest president, may have been saved from complete obscurity only by the mutton-chop whiskers that stand out among the full-bearded visages of late-nineteenth-century presidents. But as this highly readable portrait of Arthur and his age reveals, duty's unexpected call turned the quintessential patronage politician into a statesman who skillfully guided America's first steps on the road to becoming a world power. No one is likely to follow Arthur's path to the White House again. A product of the spoils system that once governed the federal civil service, Arthur had been rewarded for his loyalty to the Republican machine with the most lucrative patronage position in the countrycustoms collector of the Port of New York. In 1880, having never held elective office, he was chosen as James Garfield's running mate in a bid to heal a factional rift in the party. When Garfield's death from an assassin's bullet early in his term made Arthur president, dismayed observers expected the worst. Instead, this "accidental" president rose to an unexpected level of principle and accomplishment and led his country to the threshold of greatness. In John Pafford's absorbing study, you'll learn: - Why the wounded President Garfield's incapacity sent Vice President Arthur and the U.S. government into uncharted constitutional waters - Why a president who owed his career to the patronage system championed civil service reform and remade the federal government - How Arthur's far-sighted determination to rebuild America's shriveled navy changed the course of U.S. history - Why massive immigration from Asia inflamed American politics and how Arthur used his veto power to moderate Congress's response - How dramatic developments in the 1880s in theology, science, economics, and political philosophy set the stage for sweeping cultural change in America Only fifteen years after the United States emerged from the rubble of civil war, Chester Arthurto all appearances the embodiment of unreformed machine politicsemerged from obscurity to lead the nation through one of the most dynamic stretches of its history. And though his career was cut short by a fatal disease diagnosed after his first year in office, his quiet prudence and devotion to duty earned him the respect of his contemporaries and an honored place among American presidents. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Ed -First Printing. The book is Fine, First Edition-First Printing in a Fine dust jacket.