Examines the actions of Boss Tweed, the powerful, influential, and corrupt public works commissioner for New York City from 1863-1871, and of the political organization that he and his associates controlled.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.
Contents
A promising young man of New York -- Tammany Hall -- Boss Tweed takes over -- The Tweed Ring rides high -- Boss Tweed topples.