The Tangletown Letters, Being the Reminiscences, Observations, and Opinions of Timotheus Trap: Including a Report of the Great Mammothic Reform Convention (1856)

The Tangletown Letters is a book written by Elhanan Winchester Reynolds that chronicles the life of a man named Timotheus Trap. The book is a collection of Timotheus' reminiscences, observations, and opinions, and includes a report of the Great Mammothic Reform Convention of 1856.The book is set in Tangletown, a small town in the United States during the mid-19th century. Timotheus is a resident of Tangletown and the book follows his life and experiences in the town. Through his letters, the reader learns about the various events and people in Tangletown, as well as Timotheus' thoughts and opinions on them.The Great Mammothic Reform Convention of 1856 is a significant event in the book, as it is a political gathering that Timotheus attends. The convention is focused on advocating for various reforms, such as the abolition of slavery and women's suffrage. Timotheus' report on the convention provides insight into the political climate of the time and the issues that were important to people.Overall, The Tangletown Letters is a fascinating look into life in a small town during the mid-19th century, and provides a unique perspective on the political and social issues of the time.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.