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100 1 _aCarryl, Guy Wetmore,
_d1873-1904
245 1 4 _aThe Lieutenant-Governor: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-10
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Lieutenant-Governor: A Novel" by Guy Wetmore Carryl is a political fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Lieutenant-Governor John Hamilton Barclay, who is positioned in a complex political landscape alongside the experienced Governor Elijah Abbott. Their relationship is fraught with mutual distrust and differing principles, setting the stage for a tale that explores themes of power, political reform, and personal ideals. The opening of the novel introduces us to the offices of the Governor and the Lieutenant-Governor, highlighting the tension between the two characters, particularly as they navigate the political landscape of Alleghenia. Barclay finds himself disillusioned and powerless in his role, as Abbott embodies the corrupt political machinery, causing frustration for the idealistic young man. The narrative hints at the upcoming conflict involving labor unrest, particularly surrounding Peter Rathbawne and a group of laborers he has discharged, which threatens to erupt into a strike. As the story unfolds, Barclay's internal struggles with his sense of duty and the expected loyalty towards the principles of reform become increasingly evident, suggesting a deeper exploration of moral dilemmas in the realm of politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30448
999 _c71294
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