Skirmisher: The Life, Times, and Political Career of James B. Weaver

Outlining the career of a politician whose two campaigns for the White House helped change the course of American politics, this in-depth study explores the religious convictions of James B. Weaver and the role they played in his political contributions. Offering a panoramic view of some of the great events of the 19th century - the California Gold Rush, the Civil War, and presidential politics, from Abraham Lincoln to the rise of William Jennings Bryan - this insightful and detailed account also sheds new light on the influence of third parties in presidential elections and the federal government's role in reducing economic hardship.