Ramsey Milholland - Booth Tarkington - Bog

Ramsey Milholland is a novel written by Booth Tarkington, first published in 1919. The story is set in a small Midwestern town and follows the life of Ramsey Milholland, a young man with a passion for social justice and political reform. Ramsey is a charismatic and idealistic character who becomes involved in local politics, joining a group of reformers who aim to challenge the corrupt political establishment. As he becomes more deeply involved in the movement, Ramsey's personal life becomes complicated as he falls in love with a woman who is engaged to one of his political opponents.The novel explores themes of idealism, political corruption, and the struggle for social justice. Tarkington's writing is known for its humor, wit, and insight into human nature, and this book is no exception. Ramsey Milholland is a classic work of American literature that remains relevant today, as it deals with issues that are still relevant in modern society. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in politics, social justice, or the human condition.1919. Tarkington was one of the most popular American novelist and dramatist of his time, winning two Pulitzer Prizes for his novels. The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams. From Chapter I: The old man and the little boy, his grandson, sat together in the shade of the big walnut tree in the front yard, watching the Decoration Day Parade, as it passed up the long street; and when the last of the veterans was out of sight the grandfather murmured the words of the tune that came drifting back from the now distant band at the head of the procession. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.