The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him
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ISBN10: 116264740X
ISBN13: 9781162647401
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162647401
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him is a novel written by Paul Leicester Ford. The story follows the life of Peter Stirling, a young man from a wealthy family who decides to pursue a career in politics. As he rises through the ranks, Stirling becomes embroiled in various scandals and controversies, leading many to question his character and integrity.Despite the negative opinions of some, Stirling remains determined to succeed and prove his worth. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including fellow politicians, journalists, and love interests. The novel explores themes of ambition, power, and the corrupting influence of politics.First published in 1894, The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him was a popular and critically acclaimed work in its time. It remains a classic example of the political novel genre and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of American politics at the turn of the 20th century.1903. American historian, bibliographer, editor, biographer and novelist, The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him is Ford's first novel. The book chronicles the rise and progress of an ideal statesman, who resists the intrigues and corruption of American politics, while fighting for honor, sympathy for all classes, and the American Ideal. The book became a bestseller, being bought out as fast as copies could be printed. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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