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Winston, Robert W : Andrew Johnson: Plebeian and Patriot

The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1987

[1987] Black, full leather hardcover featuring beautiful gilt designs and gilt lettering, frontispiece, 549 pages. Sophisticated, fine binding has four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound genuine leather binding was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers feature repeating illustration of Presidential eagle. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of each book. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: Minor light rubbing on gilt edges (from shelving); else overall Fine, like new. Free of cracks and tears to leather. Free of bookplates and stickers. Internally: Pages are crisp and clean. Text clear and very readable. Free of writing or underlines, and no torn and dog-eared pages. Book kept in temperature-controlled environment - no smelly damp stains or the smell of a previous smoker. In gift-giving condition. Vice-President Johnson, the South's most famous Unionist, had retired on the night of April 14, 1865. Later he was roused by pounding at his door; a messenger blurted out the news - President Abraham Lincoln had been shot at Ford's Theater. The next morning Johnson became the 17th President of the United States. He was a staunch defender of the Union, but he also could not simply dismiss the credo of states' rights that every Democrat since Andrew Jackson had embraced. He found himself at odds with the Republican-dominated Congress. Author Robert W. Winston's book is a thought-provoking look at a President who has not fared well in the judgement of history. However, the author believes Johnson was a man of deep convictions who sincerely believed the Constitution was being subverted by Congressional demagogues. Johnson did not get a fair deal, that his life, though angular and old-fashioned, was honest and a real contribution, it must be remembered he had a rough job. This is must reading; a wonderful, historical biography. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Leather

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