Project Gutenberg 2021-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 125 Phillips, David Graham 1867 1911 Graham, John 12021733 George Helm "George Helm" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on George Helm, a homely young man from a small Ohio river town who becomes a political figure known for his distinctive red beard and his ambition to rise above his humble beginnings. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for his journey, showcasing the absurdity of public perception and the challenges he faces in a political landscape controlled by corruption and established interests. The opening of the book introduces us to George Helm's arrival in Harrison and the immediate scrutiny he faces from the townspeople due to his unusual appearance, particularly his red beard. Despite being the target of jokes and stereotypes, Helm is determined, exhibiting a mix of humor and earnestness. His nomination as a Circuit Judge, initially treated as a joke by local politicians, ignites a spark within him, leading him to take his candidacy seriously. As he embarks on his campaign, he becomes aware of the deceptive nature of politics and the public's expectations, all while forming connections with characters like Eleanor Clearwater, who challenge his perceptions of class and ambition. This dual backdrop of personal growth and political awakening sets the stage for Helm’s struggle against societal norms and his quest for legitimacy in a world that laughs at him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Politicians -- United States -- Fiction Ohio -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 304180 2025-06-25T12:41:39.514747 text/html 326710 2021-03-18T19:49:32 text/html 371323 2025-06-25T12:41:43.999730 application/epub+zip 367788 2025-06-25T12:41:40.378705 application/epub+zip 223739 2025-06-25T12:41:39.944701 application/epub+zip 455900 2025-06-25T12:41:46.774725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431980 2025-06-25T12:41:43.575740 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289145 2022-09-29T07:46:22.105604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269901 2025-06-25T12:41:38.880715 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 269834 2021-03-18T19:49:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19161 2025-06-25T12:41:46.900676 application/rdf+xml 19858 2025-06-25T12:41:40.061747 image/jpeg 2817 2025-06-25T12:41:40.006777 image/jpeg 102493 2021-03-18T19:50:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 362910 2021-03-18T19:50:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 378639 2025-06-25T12:41:39.546701 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 en.wikipedia