The Legislative Manual, of the State of Colorado

Corbett, Thomas B.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.6
Word count
845K words
Chapters
85

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English Originals Law Political SystemSocial ObservationTeam CollaborationCivic AwarenessDaily ReflectionsStep-by-Step GuideReference GuidePractical GuideState GovernancePolicy Analysis

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Legislative Manual, of the State of Colorado by Thomas B. CorbettAuthor: Corbett, Thomas B.,Language: English, Class: JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States, Release Date: Aug 27, 2018

Editor's review

This book is a late-19th-century legislative manual of the State of Colorado, compiled by Thomas B. Corbett, and belongs to the historical literature of American political institutions and public administration. Its value lies not in readable narrative but in preserving first-hand information on the composition, rules of procedure, roster of officials, and institutional framework of the state legislature of the time; it is primary material for studying the political operation, legal history, and local governance of an American western state. Project Gutenberg's digitization has turned it from a buried archive into a searchable public resource for researchers to consult as needed. It is best used as a reference work and historical source rather than read cover to cover; readers interested in legal history, American state government, and local archives can see the original face of institutional texts. Note that the book reflects the institutions and ideas of a particular historical period and should be read with that context in mind, not applied directly to the present.

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  1. Begin with the table of contents and notes on structure to understand the function and lookup paths of each part, then locate chapters by research topic.
  2. Read rosters and rules of procedure alongside relevant historical background materials; avoid interpreting institutional provisions outside their historical context.
  3. Use it through excerpts and indexes, consulting it around specific questions rather than reading it through from beginning to end.
  4. When citing content, note the edition and electronic source, and verify original publication information to maintain academic standards.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for reading from cover to cover? Not really. It is essentially a compilation of legislative manual and institutional materials, organized in an itemized, reference-oriented way, so reading it straight through easily loses focus. A more effective approach is to understand the overall structure first, then consult relevant chapters around specific research questions, using it as a reference work of historical sources.
What background knowledge is needed to read this book? A basic knowledge of American political institutions, state legislative procedures, and legal history is preferable, and familiarity with the political and social background of late-19th-century western states would help further. Without such background, it is advisable to read a relevant general history or introduction to institutional history before returning to the primary text.
What is the difference between using the electronic and print editions? The electronic edition facilitates full-text search, copying quotations, and cross-device consultation, making it suitable for researchers locating entries quickly; the print edition is better for browsing as a whole and making annotations. With either edition, verify edition information and page numbers when citing to ensure accuracy in academic references.

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About the author

Corbett, Thomas B. Author

Thomas B. Corbett is an author about whom limited public information is available; the library holds only one work by him, The Legislative Manual, of the State of Colorado. Judging from its title and subject, the book is a tool-type publication of an American state legislature, typically compiling legislative procedures, lists of members, rules of order, and related official materials for reference by legislators, administrators, and researchers. Manuals of this kind emphasize accuracy, clear entries, and ease of consultation rather than personal argument, so the author's style is practical, concise, and well organized. Because information on his dates, nationality, education, and career is unavailable, this introduction makes no inferences about his life; it presents only his connection with Colorado legislative documentation as recorded in the library, and a fuller background awaits further sources.