Project Gutenberg 2006-08-31 Public domain in the USA. 157 Luther, Mark Lee 1872 1951 The Henchman Produced by Al Haines "The Henchman" by Mark Lee Luther is a political novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900s. This narrative unfolds in the backdrop of a congressional campaign in New York's Demijohn District, focusing on Calvin Ross Shelby, a candidate whose political journey includes navigating conventions, rivals, and public perception. The book explores themes of ambition, morality, and the complexities of political life, intertwining personal and public stakes through its characters. The opening of the novel introduces the political landscape where Shelby is vying for nomination and depicts a convention where he is recognized as the chosen candidate. Amid a blend of supporting voices and opponents, Shelby's background and aspirations are gradually revealed alongside the dynamics of New Babylon's society, particularly through his interactions with influential figures and stakeholders. As Shelby secures his nomination, the narrative highlights the interplay of character development, societal expectations, and political maneuvering, suggesting the tension between personal ideals and the realities of public service. As he enters Congress, Shelby's character faces challenges that will test his integrity and fortitude, setting the stage for further developments in his ambiguous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Political fiction New York (State) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: Politics 485904 2025-07-08T07:49:44.991566 text/html 485725 2025-01-08T08:18:31.555079 text/html 249904 2025-07-08T07:49:52.185535 application/epub+zip 256224 2025-07-08T07:49:46.734582 application/epub+zip 256223 2025-07-08T07:49:45.648589 application/epub+zip 437640 2025-07-08T07:49:56.538531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398291 2025-07-08T07:49:51.485585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368174 2022-09-09T07:57:13.515379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435737 2025-07-08T07:49:44.585585 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 435665 2006-08-31T15:38:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 435657 2006-08-31T15:38:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20076 2025-07-08T07:49:56.662517 application/rdf+xml 10548 2025-07-08T07:49:46.133575 image/jpeg 2778 2025-07-08T07:49:45.890574 image/jpeg 176433 2006-08-31T15:38:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 176373 2006-08-31T15:38:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 243518 2025-07-08T07:49:45.027631 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog