02272cam a22003253u 4500 51912 UtSlPG 20260610134209.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lewis, Alfred Henry, 1857-1914 The Boss, and How He Came to Rule New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-05-01 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Boss, and How He Came to Rule New York" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of a man's rise to power within the political machine of Tammany Hall, focusing on the character of Big John Kennedy, his influence in New York politics, and the unique dynamics of the time. The memoirs aim to provide an insider's view of the corrupt yet vibrant world of political machinations in New York City. The opening of the book introduces us to the narrator's humble beginnings as the son of a blacksmith who immigrated from Ireland. It describes the family's arrival in America, their struggles to adapt to a new life, and the narrator's wild youth that is somewhat tempered by the caring influence of his older sister, Anne. As he reflects on his early life, the narrator recounts incidents that foreshadow his future encounters with the world of politics, including a confrontation with a corrupt hotel runner and his first encounter with Tammany Hall's powerful figures. These experiences shape his understanding of power, loyalty, and the harsh realities of urban life, ultimately setting the stage for his entrance into the political arena. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Political fiction Politicians -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51912 92746 92746