The Band-Wagon: A Political Novel Of Middle-America

By Franklin Fowler Ellsworth

Book Overview

The Band-Wagon is a political novel set in Middle-America, written by Franklin F. Ellsworth. The story revolves around the political campaign of a young, charismatic candidate named Tom Benton, who is running for governor. The novel explores the dynamics of political campaigns, including the use of propaganda, the role of the media, and the influence of money and power.As Benton's campaign gains momentum, he becomes embroiled in a scandal involving his past relationships with women. The scandal threatens to derail his campaign and destroy his personal life, and Benton must navigate the complex world of politics to salvage his reputation and his candidacy.The Band-Wagon offers a nuanced and insightful portrayal of American politics, and explores the themes of ambition, power, and morality. The novel is a gripping and thought-provoking read, and is sure to appeal to readers interested in politics and contemporary American society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163292486
• ISBN13: 9781163292488
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"