''The Old and New Republican Parties: Their Origin, Similitude and Progress from the Administration of Washington to that of Rutherford B. Hayes'' is a historical book written by Stephen Merrill Allen and published in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of the Republican Party’s evolution from its inception during the presidency of George Washington to the end of Rutherford B. Hayes’ administration.Allen’s work explores the similarities and differences between the old and new Republican parties, analyzing their respective origins and tracing their development over time. The book examines key events and figures in the party’s history, including the Civil War and Reconstruction Era, and the influence of prominent Republican leaders such as Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant.Overall, ''The Old and New Republican Parties'' is a comprehensive and informative account of the Republican Party’s evolution over the course of several decades. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the party’s history and the factors that contributed to its growth and success.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.