The Wig and the Jimmy: Or a Leaf in the Political History of New York (1869)

The Wig And The Jimmy: Or A Leaf In The Political History Of New York (1869) is a historical book written by Eugene J. Post. The book is centered around the political history of New York and is set in the year 1838. The title of the book is a reference to the two political parties of the time, the Whigs (represented by the wig) and the Democrats (represented by the Jimmy). The story follows the life of a young lawyer named Harry Graham, who is a member of the Whig party. Harry is in love with a beautiful woman named Alice, who is the daughter of a prominent Democrat. The two parties are engaged in a bitter political battle, and Harry finds himself caught in the middle.As the story progresses, Harry becomes embroiled in a scandal involving the theft of a valuable document. He is accused of the crime and is forced to defend himself in court. The trial becomes a political spectacle, with both parties using it as an opportunity to discredit their opponents.The Wig And The Jimmy: Or A Leaf In The Political History Of New York is a fascinating account of the political climate of New York in the 1830s. It provides a vivid portrayal of the bitter rivalry between the Whigs and the Democrats and the lengths that they would go to in order to gain power. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.