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A Letter to Grover Cleveland on His False Inaugural Address, the Usurpation and Crimes of Lawmakers and Judges, and Consequent Poverty, Ignorance, and Servitude of the People

This book is a political tract that focuses on the inaugural address of Grover Cleveland, arguing against its content and the subsequent actions of lawmakers and judges. It examines the author's perspective on the political climate and its impact on the people, highlighting issues of poverty, ignorance, and servitude. more

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Lysander Spooner
Lysander Spooner

Lysander Spooner was an American philosopher, abolitionist, and legal theorist who lived from January 19, 1808, to May 14, 1887. He is recognized for his contributions to the philosophy of individual rights and his advocacy for the abolition of slavery. Spooner's work has had a profound impact on the fields of law and philosophy. more

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