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""The Electoral Votes of 1876: Who Should Count Them, What Should Be Counted, and the Remedy for a Wrong Count,"" by David Dudley Field, offers a vital perspective on one of the most contested presidential elections in United States history. Delving into the complexities surrounding the 1876 election, this historical text meticulously examines the crucial questions of electoral votes, election law, and constitutional law during the Reconstruction era. Field dissects the process of counting electoral votes, exploring who holds the authority and the standards that should govern the count. He further analyzes the legal recourse available when errors or disputes arise. This work is an essential resource for understanding the intricacies of presidential elections, especially regarding the delicate balance of power and the potential for controversy. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American political science, US history in the 19th century, and constitutional law. 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.

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