Coniston — Complete by Winston Churchill
"Coniston — Complete by Winston Churchill" is a novel published in 1906 that became the best-selling book in the United States that year. Set against the backdrop of New Hampshire politics, the story centers on a political boss character named Jethro Bass, based on real politician Ruel Durkee. Churchill drew from his own political experience as a state legislator to craft this historical novel, which sparked controversy—prompting a former U.S. Senator to
defend Durkee's reputation. The book's influence extended beyond literature, inspiring renamed locations throughout New Hampshire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | Coniston — Complete |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coniston_(novel) |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New England -- Fiction |
| Subject | New England -- Politics and government -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3766 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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