The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him
A Tale of Power, Privilege, and Personal Integrity in Gilded Age New York CityBy Paul Leicester Ford
Length15h 47m
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In "The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him," Paul Leicester Ford intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of social identity and public perception in late 19th-century America. Employing a candid yet satirical style, Ford delves into the life of Peter Stirling, a character emblematic of the emerging American middle class, grappling with ethical dilemmas and societal expectations. The novel's rich characterizations and vivid settings offer a critical lens into the cultural mores of the time, reflecting Ford'Äôs commentary on ambition and morality within the context of a rapidly changing society. Paul Leicester Ford, an esteemed writer and historian, drew upon his own experiences in post-Civil War America to craft this narrative. His intimate understanding of his era'Äôs political landscape and social stratification imbues the story with authenticity. Ford'Äôs background in publishing and devotion to narrative history also illuminate his aim to give voice to the average American's struggles, making Peter Stirling a relatable figure for readers of his time and ours. I highly recommend this book to those interested in American literature that critiques societal values while providing a snapshot of a transformative period in history. Ford'Äôs engaging prose ensures that readers are not only entertained but also invited to reflect on the weighty themes of honor, reputation, and the true nature of success.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length15 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER V.
58A RENEWAL.
2MINES AND COUNTER-MINES.
59CHAPTER XXXIV.
3CHAPTER VI.
60HELP.
4A MONOLOGUE AND A DIALOGUE.
61CHAPTER XXXV.
5CHAPTER VII.
62RUNNING AWAY.
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6FACING THE WORLD.
63CHAPTER XXXVI.
7CHAPTER VIII.
64A DREAM.
8SETTLING.
65CHAPTER XXXVII.
9CHAPTER IX.
66"FRIENDS."
10HAPPINESS BY PROXY.
67CHAPTER XXXVIII.
11CHAPTER X
68THE HERMITAGE.
12WAITING.
69CHAPTER XXXIX.
13CHAPTER XI.
70THE DUDE.
14NEW FRIENDS.
71CHAPTER XL.
15CHAPTER XII.
72OPINIONS.
16HIS FIRST CLIENT.
73CHAPTER XLI.
17CHAPTER XIII.
74CALLS.
18THE CASE.
75CHAPTER XLII.
19CHAPTER XIV.
76DOWN-TOWN NEW YORK.
20NEW YORK JUSTICE.
77CHAPTER XLIII.
21CHAPTER XV.
78A BIRTHDAY EVENING.
22THE FIGHT.
79CHAPTER XLIV.
23CHAPTER XVI.
80A GOOD DAY.
24THE CONSEQUENCES.
81CHAPTER XLV.
25CHAPTER XVII.
82THE BOSS.
26A NEW FRIEND.
83CHAPTER XLVI.
27CHAPTER XVIII.
84THE BETTER ELEMENT.
28ANOTHER CLIENT.
85CHAPTER XLVII.
29CHAPTER XIX.
86THE BLUE-PETER.
30THE PRIMARY.
87CHAPTER XLVIII.
31CHAPTER XX.
88A MUTINEER.
32A POLITICAL DEBUT.
89CHAPTER XLIX.
33CHAPTER XXI.
90CLOUDS.
34A POLITICAL DINNER.
91CHAPTER L.
35CHAPTER XXII.
92SUNSHINE.
36POLITICS.
93CHAPTER LI.
37CHAPTER XXIII
94THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE.
38THE CONVENTION.
95CHAPTER LII.
39CHAPTER XXIV.
96A GUARDIAN ANGEL.
40MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND UNDERSTANDINGS.
97CHAPTER LIII.
41CHAPTER XXV.
98INTERFERENCE.
42VARIOUS KINDS OF SOCIETY.
99CHAPTER LIV.
43CHAPTER XXVI.
100OBSTINACY.
44AN EVENING CALL.
101CHAPTER LV.
45CHAPTER XXVII.
102OATHS.
46A DINNER.
103CHAPTER LVI.
47CHAPTER XXVIII.
104CUI BONO?
48COMMISSIONS.
105CHAPTER LVII
49CHAPTER XXIX.
106HAPPINESS
50IN THE MEANTIME.
107CHAPTER LVIII.
51CHAPTER XXX.
108GIFTS.
52A "COMEDY."
109CHAPTER LIX.
53CHAPTER XXXI.
110"GATHER YE ROSEBUDS WHILE YE MAY."
54CONFLICTS.
111CHAPTER LX.
55CHAPTER XXXII.
112A CONUNDRUM.
56THE END OF THE CONFLICT.
113CHAPTER LXI.
57CHAPTER XXXIII.
114LEONORE'S THEORY.
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