The Candidate: A Political Romance (1905)

By Joseph Alexander Altsheler

Book Overview

The Candidate: A Political Romance is a novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler and published in 1905. The story is set in the United States during the late 19th century and centers around the political campaign of a young man named John Scott. John Scott is a lawyer who has always been interested in politics. He decides to run for Congress in his home state of Kentucky and becomes involved in a heated campaign against a corrupt incumbent. Along the way, John falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is also involved in the campaign. The novel explores the themes of political corruption, love, and the struggle for power. Altsheler's writing style is engaging and descriptive, bringing the characters and the world they inhabit to life. The Candidate: A Political Romance is a classic work of American literature that offers a glimpse into the political landscape of the late 19th century.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: 1163916404
• ISBN13: 9781163916407
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"