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This is a brilliant little book. Mr. Chapman wields a razor edge of forcible statement, and he is inspired by a moral passion that makes his utterance a breathing, vital thing.—The Academy.

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The author is essentially a critic, clear and incisive, at times rather sweeping in his generalities, yet always fresh and stimulating. His attack on the corruption of American politics is as vigorous a piece of writing as one could desire.—The Outlook.

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Transcriber’s Notes:

Variations in hyphenation have been retained as published in the original book. Punctuation has been standardised.