This book provides a comprehensive history of The New York Times from its founding in 1851 to 1921. Davis, a three-time Peabody Award winner, provides a detailed account of the newspaper's role in exposing and bringing down the notorious Boss Tweed, its near-failure and subsequent resurrection under the leadership of Adolph Ochs, and its rise to dominance in the newspaper industry. Along the way, Davis explores the influence of technology on newsgathering and reveals the surprising role The Times played in some of the major technological advances of the era.