x, 275 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-264) and index.
Contents
"The art of practical politics in local affairs" -- Reawakening the "Rip Van Winkle upstate democracy" -- A traveling elk -- A regular guy -- The death of the broker? -- "As Maine goes--" -- Drifting apart -- The breaking point -- The politics of revenge? -- Mr. Democrat.