An American Politician
Francis Marion Crawford
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In 1880’s Boston, Mass. the good life is lead according to all the Victorian era societal rules of the New World. Political ambitions and the business of making money go hand in hand. A Senate seat suddenly opens up due to the current junior senator’s unexpected death, and the political machinations to fill the seat begin. Senatorial candidate John Harrington is a young idealist who thinks that fighting for truth and justice, regardless of political affiliation, is the way. But he is told he can’t possibly win because he isn’t partisan enough. His opponents in the iron mine, railroad and shipping business sabotage his first bid for office, because he wants to do away with protectionism in trade to open up global competition. He eventually succeeds in winning a Senate seat. He gives a rousing speech to Congress as they gather to elect a President in a race which has ended in a three way tie. His message is that blindly following a party’s positions and principles is not being free and independent, and will not always lead to the best person being elected, or to the best decisions being made for the country as a whole. (Summary written by Maire Rhode) (9 hr 28 min)
Chapters
Chapter 1 | 25:26 | Read by Maire Rhode |
Chapter 2 | 29:11 | Read by Maire Rhode |
Chapter 3 | 26:37 | Read by Maire Rhode |
Chapter 4 | 25:18 | Read by Ralph Snelson |
Chapter 5 | 24:40 | Read by Maire Rhode |
Chapter 6 | 23:09 | Read by Bob Sage |
Chapter 7 | 15:21 | Read by Bob Sage |
Chapter 8 | 26:46 | Read by Bob Sage |
Chapter 9 | 31:44 | Read by Maire Rhode |
Chapter 10 | 22:01 | Read by Quentin Manuel |
Chapter 11 | 24:47 | Read by Maire Rhode |
Chapter 12 | 21:00 | Read by CalmDragon |
Chapter 13 | 19:32 | Read by Anna Simon |
Chapter 14 | 19:31 | Read by Anna Simon |
Chapter 15 | 19:48 | Read by CalmDragon |
Chapter 16 | 20:46 | Read by CalmDragon |
Chapter 17 | 27:41 | Read by Maire Rhode |
Chapter 18 | 27:07 | Read by Maire Rhode |
Chapter 19 | 26:21 | Read by Bob Sage |
Chapter 20 | 25:39 | Read by Bob Sage |
Chapter 21 | 21:17 | Read by Bob Sage |
Chapter 22 | 15:51 | Read by Bob Sage |
Chapter 23 | 49:11 | Read by Bob Sage |