The Footprints of Time: and a Complete Analysis of Our American System of Government, with a Concise History of the Origin and Progress of Civilization; the Relation of the Old World to the Free Institutions of the New; the Establishment and Growth of th…

738 pp. A history of the development and nature of American governmental systems, with a large introductory section showing evolution of civilization from prehistory through the colonial period. The majority of the text describes American political structures, including foundational documents, the division and responsibilities of branches and departments, philosophies regarding economic policy, trade, the military, and domestic affairs, etc. Also includes chapters on suffrage and citizenship, elections, the ratio of representation, religion and its relationship to government, and the various wars in which the U.S. had participated up through the time of publication. A supplement of legal forms by Judge J.C. Powers follows the text.