{"product_id":"1887-andrews-manual-of-the-constitution-revised-edition","title":"\"Manual of the Constitution of the United States\" by Israel Ward Andrews — 1887","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull title: \u003cem\u003eManual of the Constitution of the United States \u003c\/em\u003eby Israel Ward Andrews, D.D., LL.D. Published by the Van Antwerp, Bragg \u0026amp; Co. in 1887. Revised edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and inscribed by the book's owner, George Rockwell Putnam, while studying at Rose Polytechnic Institute in Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lighthousedigest.com\/digest\/StoryPage.cfm?StoryKey=3558\"\u003eRead more about his life and achievements here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e $15. Please allow two weeks for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52012332417326,"sku":"RARE-FINDS-ANDREWS-MANUAL-OF-CONSTITUTION","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/rare-finds-miracle-red-book-main-2.jpg?v=1789646688","url":"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/1887-andrews-manual-of-the-constitution-revised-edition","provider":"The History List","version":"1.0","type":"link"}