Publisher's Synopsis
The Man of the Hour is a novel by Octave Thanet that tells the story of a young man named David Kent who rises to fame and fortune in the world of politics. David is a gifted orator and a charismatic leader who quickly rises through the ranks of his political party, becoming a popular candidate for governor. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including opposition from his own party and personal struggles with his conscience. Despite these challenges, David remains committed to his ideals and his vision for a better society. The novel explores themes of ambition, power, corruption, and the responsibilities of leadership, as well as the personal sacrifices that come with success. With its vivid characters and gripping plot, The Man of the Hour is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers insights into the nature of politics and the human condition.1905. In the 1890s, one of the most well-known popular magazine contributors signed her stories and essays Octave Thanet, the pseudonym used by Iowan, Alice French. The Man of the Hour begins: In the early eighties Fairport considered herself a city; but she was, in fact, an overgrown, delightful town sprawling among the low hills of the Mississippi Valley. Near enough the town's origin still to distinguish its outlines, but remote enough to idealize them, the old settlers were a power, and could be found of a sunny afternoon at Luke Darrell's livery stable, busy with the apotheosis of the days when they shot quail before breakfast; true brotherly love prevailed among men; and the river was the highway of commerce.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.
