Name: Coniston
SKU: 60325773
Price: 2550.00 TWD
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Author: Florence Scovel Shinn
ISBN: 9781494190439

Type

Physical Book

Author

Winston Churchill

Illustrated by

Florence Scovel Shinn

Publisher

Literary Licensing, LLC

Language

English

Pages

558

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm

Weight

0.91 kg.

ISBN13

9781494190439

Synopsis "Coniston"

Coniston is a novel written by Winston Churchill, published in 1906. The book tells the story of a small town in New Hampshire called Coniston, and the political and social changes that occur there over the course of several decades. The main character, Jethro Bass, is a farmer who becomes involved in local politics and eventually rises to become a powerful figure in the state. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and struggles, including conflicts with other politicians, personal tragedies, and difficult decisions about his own values and beliefs. The novel is a complex and nuanced exploration of American democracy and the role of individual citizens in shaping their own destinies. It is also a powerful commentary on the nature of power and the corrupting influence of ambition. Throughout the book, Churchill displays his characteristic wit, insight, and eloquence, making Coniston a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in American history or politics.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Florence Scovel Shinn

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Florence Scovel Shinn (Camden, New Jersey, 1871 – New York, 1940) was an American artist, illustrator, and writer, prominent in the New Thought movement. After starting her career as an illustrator in publications like Harper’s, she became a spiritual teacher and author of metaphysical works that combine Christian teachings with principles of affirmation and positive thinking.

Among her most influential works are The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925), Your Word is Your Wand (1928), and The Secret Door to Success (1940). Also published posthumously were The Power of the Spoken Word (1945) and The Magic Path of Intuition (2013). Her books, focused on spirituality and personal development, continue to be references in the fields of self-help and metaphysics.

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