Publisher's Synopsis
The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him is a novel written by Paul Leicester Ford. The story revolves around the life of Peter Stirling, a young, ambitious lawyer from New York who is determined to make his mark in the world. Despite his privileged background, Stirling is a man of principle and integrity, and he quickly becomes known for his honesty and dedication to justice.As the story unfolds, Stirling finds himself embroiled in a number of legal battles, including a high-profile case involving a wealthy businessman accused of embezzlement. Along the way, he also becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a beautiful and intelligent young woman named Alice Lancaster.Despite his many successes, Stirling is not without his critics. Some people view him as overly ambitious and ruthless, while others see him as a threat to their own interests. Nevertheless, Stirling remains committed to his principles and continues to fight for justice, even in the face of adversity.Overall, The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of ambition, integrity, and the pursuit of justice.1903. American historian, bibliographer, editor, biographer and novelist, The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him is Ford's first novel. The book chronicles the rise and progress of an ideal statesman, who resists the intrigues and corruption of American politics, while fighting for honor, sympathy for all classes, and the American Ideal. The book became a bestseller, being bought out as fast as copies could be printed. 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.
