1906 CONISTON Winston Churchill Ilst Florence Scovel Shinn CLASSIC Historical

Description: Antique Vintage Collectible - Rare Scarce Book Historical Books- A Beautiful Wonderful Find and a Must have addition to your Collection!Please No Missouri Sales due to Sales Tax Criteria CONISTON Author: Winston Churchill Illustrations: Illustrations throughout by Florence Scovel Shinn Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York & London Copyright Date: 1906 Content - About the BookClassic Americana Historical Vintage Book - .. Coniston is a novel written by Winston Churchill, first published in 1906. The story is set in the small town of Coniston in the Lake District of England and follows the life of a wealthy and influential family, the Brookes. The patriarch of the family, Colonel Brookes, is a powerful figure in the town and has a strong influence over the lives of the people around him. The story is told through the eyes of various characters, including Cynthia Wetherell, a young woman who is in love with the Colonel's son, Arthur, and who becomes embroiled in the family's affairs.As the story unfolds, we see the Brookes family struggle with various personal and political issues. Colonel Brookes is determined to hold onto his power and influence, even as the world around him changes. His son, Arthur, is torn between his loyalty to his father and his love for Cynthia. Meanwhile, Cynthia herself becomes involved in the political struggles of the town, as she fights for the rights of the working-class people who are being exploited by the wealthy.Throughout the novel, Churchill explores themes of power, love, and social justice. He paints a vivid picture of life in a small town in England at the turn of the 20th century, and provides a fascinating insight into the political and social issues of the time. Coniston is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that remains relevant today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of England.1906. American novelist, noted for his widely successful historical romances. Coniston First I am to write a love-story of long ago, of a time some little while after General Jackson had got into the White House and had shown the world what a real democracy was. The Era of the first six Presidents had closed, and a new Era had begun. I am speaking of political Eras. Certain gentlemen, with a pious belief in democracy, but with a firmer determination to get on top, arose, -and got on top. So many of these gentlemen arose in the different states, and they were so clever, and they found so many chinks in the Constitution to crawl through and steal the ...... ... Book Condition Color Boards: Very Nice Maroon slick small ribbed boards with gold glit lettering, gold gild top page edges, previous owner gift inscription To Anna from Nell, Oct 9/06, otherwise Clean and nice and tight, see photos. Corners / Outer Boards: Slight bumped corners, slight scuffing and rubbing, overall nice condition for the age of the book, see photos Binding: Overall tight binding for the age Pages: Overall appears to be clean good "collectible" condition. Shipping & Payment100% Satisfaction Guaranteed - If you are unhappy for any reason, just let me know and we will work it out. Sometimes, grading and describing books will vary by person. I would appreciate it if you would please contact me before leaving neutral or negative feedback so we can work out We ship via USPS Media Mail with opportunity to upgrade to expedited shipping. US and International Shipping available. We ship out orders multiple times a week. All orders are carefully packaged to minimize damage in shipping. International Bidders Shipping Rate will be Flat Rate Envelope (up to 4 pounds), which 2 standard sizes books will fit in one envelope very tightly. If book(s) is over 4 pounds and do not fit in a flat rate envelope, books will be shipped in larger size flat rate box for cost estimate to be around $25-$35 and up. I DO NOT GUARANTEE SAFE ARRIVAL OUT OF USA. Too many packages have not arrived international destinations in last couple months, therefore, I no longer guarantee International shipments. Combination of Multiple Purchases offered Thanks for Looking and Happy Reading / Collecting / and Just Enjoying Old Books! Please be sure to check out my other items! Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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