"Manual of the Constitution of the United States" by Israel Ward Andrews — 1887

Full title: Manual of the Constitution of the United States by Israel Ward Andrews, D.D., LL.D. Published by the Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co. in 1887. Revised edition.

A book on the United States Constitution intended for students, educators, and readers seeking a clearer understanding of American civil government during the post-Civil War era. Andrews presents a structured explanation of the Constitution and the legislative principles embodied within it, reflecting the growing emphasis on constitutional education in American schools and colleges during the late 1800s.

Signed and inscribed by the book's owner, George Rockwell Putnam, while studying at Rose Polytechnic Institute in Indiana.

George Rockwell Putnam, a brilliant engineer and the first civilian Commissioner of the United States Bureau of Lighthouses. Appointed by President William Howard Taft in 1910, Putnam served dedicatedly for 25 years, transforming the organization into a highly efficient, non-political entity based strictly on the merit system.

Before his historic tenure leading the nation's lighthouses, Putnam built an impressive legacy mapping the Mississippi River, conducting crucial boundary surveys in Alaska and the Southwest, and organizing coast surveys in the Philippines. As Commissioner, he fought tirelessly for the welfare of lighthouse keepers, modernized navigation equipment, and dramatically improved maritime safety—propelling the United States to one of the best shipping safety records in the world.

Read more about his life and achievements here.

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