Originally published in 1870, this book remains a fascinating exploration of the political and economic landscape of the United States in the aftermath of the Civil War. Bowen provides insightful analysis of the challenges facing the country during this time, including issues of labor, finance, and international trade. His recommendations for reform remain relevant to this day, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in American history or economics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.