The Pursuit of Reconstruction Nast, Thomas, 1840–1902, artist. “Pardon. Franchise Columbia. — ‘Shall I trust these men, and not this man?'”[New York]: [Harper’s Magazine Co.], August 5, 1865. Wood engraving. (Library of Congress).Readings: American Yawp, chap. 15, “Reconstruction” ←Emancipation The End of Reconstruction→