Coniston is a novel written by Winston Churchill, published in 1906. The book tells the story of a small town in New Hampshire called Coniston, and the political and social changes that occur there over the course of several decades. The main character, Jethro Bass, is a farmer who becomes involved in local politics and eventually rises to become a powerful figure in the state. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and struggles, including conflicts with other politicians, personal tragedies, and difficult decisions ...
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Coniston is a novel written by Winston Churchill, published in 1906. The book tells the story of a small town in New Hampshire called Coniston, and the political and social changes that occur there over the course of several decades. The main character, Jethro Bass, is a farmer who becomes involved in local politics and eventually rises to become a powerful figure in the state. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and struggles, including conflicts with other politicians, personal tragedies, and difficult decisions about his own values and beliefs. The novel is a complex and nuanced exploration of American democracy and the role of individual citizens in shaping their own destinies. It is also a powerful commentary on the nature of power and the corrupting influence of ambition. Throughout the book, Churchill displays his characteristic wit, insight, and eloquence, making Coniston a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in American history or politics.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.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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Good. Ex-library book, Hardback/Hardcover, usual stamps and marking. Well read copy with some spine wear and some colouring of page edges due to age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
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Fair. No Jacket. Book 12 mo. hardcover, red boards (faded and creased) with faded white lettering, bumped corners. Hinges starting else VG reading copy; no dj 543 pgs. Illustrated by Florence Scovel Shinn.
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Florence Scovel Shinn. VG. Maroon binding, gilt lettering, top edge gilt. Book askew, shaken, owner name & illus fep, edges of last few pages. Tattered on edges, spine worn.
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Florence Scovel Shinn. Very Good. No Jacket. Book 12 mo. hardcover, in bright maroon and gilt cover; Hinges broken else VG; gilt top page edges. no dj 543 pgs. with afterword. First edition. Includes 30 illustrations by Shinn. A romantic story of New Hampshire politics during the era of progressivereform, colorful politicians, and corruption. Winston Churchill (1871-1947), was an extremely popular American author [not to be confused with the British statesman-Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchil. Born in St. Louis, he was a graduate of Annapolis (1894). Though most famous for his popular historical novels, his later work is somewhat more provocative-as it reflected his interest in the social, religious, and political problems of his day. First Edition of a once extremely popular work.
