Publisher's Synopsis
The Great War Syndicate is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton that was first published in 1889. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a group of wealthy businessmen who form a syndicate to finance and carry out a plan to start a war between two small European countries. The syndicate hopes to profit from the war by selling weapons and other supplies to both sides.The main character of the story is a young American journalist named Augustus Vane who is invited to join the syndicate as an observer. Vane is initially skeptical of the plan but becomes caught up in the excitement and intrigue of the syndicate's operations.As the war progresses, Vane begins to question the morality of the syndicate's actions and becomes involved in a plot to stop the war and expose the syndicate's true motives. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Ethel who is also opposed to the war.The Great War Syndicate is a satirical and often humorous commentary on the greed and corruption of the business world and the dangers of unchecked capitalism. Despite being written over a century ago, the novel's themes and messages remain relevant today.1900. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger, Adventures of Captain Horne, Mrs. Null, The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine, The Hundredth Man, Great Stone of Sardis, and Captain�������s Tollgate were also quite popular. A collection of inventions; historical, fantasy, and future war. Contents: The Great War Syndicate; The Stories of the Three Burglars; The Knife that Killed Po Hancy; and Dusky Philosophy-In Two Expositions. 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.
