02250cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500170014626400510016330000470021433600260026133700260028733800360031350000310034950800260038052013710040653400450177765300220182265300320184485600430187699900170191919148UtSlPG20260610133440.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLuther, Mark Lee,d1872-195114aThe Henchman 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-08-31  aProduced by Al Haines  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPolitical fiction  aNew York (State) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19148  c60534d60534