In this fascinating work of journalism, Franklin Hichborn takes the reader behind the scenes to witness the dramas and intrigues of California politics. Through a series of vividly written articles, Hichborn covers the most important debates and controversies of the 1909 legislative session, shedding light on the inner workings of American government. This is a great book for anyone who loves history, politics, or journalism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.