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  • The Wit and Wisdom of Christopher Hitchens: Thoughts of an Outspoken Atheist

    by David Graham ...
    One of the best known atheists ever to have lived, Christopher Hitchens was also renowned as being one of the most articulate debaters of modern times. Until his death in 2011 he was regularly quoted in the media due to his controversial views on religion and politics.A much revered character, Hitchens was always one to stay true to his beliefs. This book brings together some of his finest quotes ... Read more

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  • The Price She Paid

    A Fortune That Was Never There

    Henry Gower dies, and his widow and daughter discover that the comfortable fortune they lived on never existed. Mildred, brought up for nothing but a good marriage, sells herself to a rich and repellent older man, finds the bargain unbearable, and leaves him to train her voice for the opera stage, with talent, debts and no protector. Phillips was the muckraker whose Treason of the Senate so ... Read more

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  • The Conflict

    Remsen City, and the Politics of the Mills

    A machine boss owns a Midwestern city; a young woman of the best family joins the socialists who mean to take it from him, and finds her own father's money is part of the machine. Phillips was the muckraker whose Treason of the Senate so enraged Theodore Roosevelt that the President coined the word muckraker to insult him; he was shot dead in the street at forty-three, and this 1911 novel is his ... Read more

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  • The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig

    A Rough Westerner in Washington Society

    A rough Western politician arrives in Washington determined to be President, and a woman of the capital's best society decides to take him in hand — and each is using the other with complete clarity. Phillips was the muckraker whose Treason of the Senate so enraged Roosevelt that the President coined the word to insult him; he was shot dead in the street at forty-three, and the Washington here is ... Read more

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  • The Grain of Dust

    A Corporation Lawyer and His Stenographer

    A brilliant corporation lawyer marries a stenographer from his own office and finds that the world he built his practice on will not receive her. Phillips wrote muckraking journalism as well as novels and was shot dead in the street by a man who believed a book had libelled his sister. This edition is bound with 51 plates of American landscape painting by Bierstadt, Kensett and Wyant, among others ... Read more

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  • Ay, Cuba!

    A Socio-Erotic Journey

    The NPR reporter offers an "engaging and enlightening" window into late-90s Cuba, "from the cafes in Havana to the mysterious lairs of Santiago de Cuba" ( Kirkus Reviews).For NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu, reporting from Cuba on the eve of Pope John Paul II's 1998 visit was an opportunity to understand the realities of life in a country that has long been the subject of stereotypes and ... Read more

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  • A Woman Ventures

    A Novel

    In "A Woman Ventures," David Graham Phillips explores the struggles and triumphs of women reclaiming their autonomy in the early 20th century. This novel intricately weaves elements of realism and social critique, employing a poignant narrative style that reflects Phillips's commitment to exposing societal norms. Through the journey of its protagonist, Phillips addresses themes of gender ... Read more

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  • The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig: A Novel

    This novel is a satirical and social commentary on the upper echelons of New York City society during the Gilded Age, a period of American history characterized by great wealth and excess among the upper classes. The story follows the titular character, Joshua Craig, a successful and ambitious lawyer who rises through the ranks of society. Joshua Craig is a self-made man who navigates the ... Read more

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  • The Master Rogue: The Confessions of a Croesus

    "The Master Rogue: The Confessions of a Croesus" is a sensational novel that follows the story of Arnold Armstrong, a wealthy and influential man who leads a double life as a master thief and criminal mastermind. As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to the glamorous world of high society and the seedy underbelly of crime and corruption.Through Arnold's confessions, the novel offers a ... Read more

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  • The Conflict

    "The Conflict" tells the story of Kate Bowers and her struggles in a society that places significant importance on traditional gender roles and expectations. Kate is married to a successful and ambitious lawyer named Robert Bowers, who is focused on his career and societal standing. As Kate tries to find her own identity and purpose, she becomes conflicted between her personal desires and the ... Read more

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  • White Magic: A Novel

    The plot of "White Magic" likely revolves around themes of love, ambition, and societal dynamics. Phillips' novels often explored the tensions and conflicts arising from the clash between individual desires and societal expectations, particularly within the context of the rapidly changing social landscape of early 20th-century America."White Magic" may delve into issues such as class distinctions, ... Read more

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  • The Grain of Dust: A Novel

    The story revolves around the character of Cyrus Croyden, a self-made millionaire who rises from humble beginnings to amass wealth and influence. Croyden is depicted as a ruthless and ambitious man who is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. The novel delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by Croyden as he navigates the world of business and politics.As with many of ... Read more

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