The Sturdy Oak: A Composite Novel of American Politics

By Samuel Merwin, Mary Hunter Austin, Elizabeth Garver Jordan, et al.

Book Overview

This novel offers a panoramic view of American politics in the early 20th century. Written by seven authors, each of whom contributes a chapter, this book tells the story of John Steele, a fictional politician who rises to power through a combination of cunning, charisma, and good luck. This book is a fascinating slice of American history, and a reminder that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021225592
• ISBN13: 9781021225597
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

reads like an old movie watches

This was a completely enjoyable read that combined the slapstick humor of old films and weighty issues of the suffrage movement. It was interesting to read a book by people who were living through that part of history rather than reading current authors reporting on it. Also interesting to see the change in voice from one literary giant of that day and age to the other as the story moves from chapter to chapter.