The voter's text book : comprising a collection of the most important documents and statistics connected with the political history of America

Compiled in the wake of the Civil War, this reference work gathers the most important documents and statistical tables that shape the United States' political heritage. It offers readers a chronological backbone—from the early meetings in Philadelphia through the adoption of the Constitution and its early amendments—presented alongside concise biographical sketches of the nation's early leaders. By pairing original texts such as the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and pivotal legislation like the Missouri Compromise and the Emancipation Proclamation with clear commentary, the volume makes complex historical material accessible to the modern voter.

Beyond foundational proclamations, the book tracks each president’s tenure, electoral votes, and key speeches, while also covering civil‑war era records, party platforms of 1860 and 1864, and post‑war legislative initiatives. Detailed statistical sections outline population growth, state finances, and the evolution of national banks, giving a quantitative picture of the republic’s development. The compilation serves both as a handy study guide for anyone seeking to understand how past decisions still influence today’s political landscape.