This memoir by veteran journalist William C. Hudson provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world of political reporting during the late 19th century. From the smoke-filled rooms of the statehouse to the raucous campaign rallies of the presidential race, Hudson vividly captures the excitement and drama of the era. With its lively prose and entertaining anecdotes, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American journalism.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.