A Republic Without a President, and Other Stories by Herbert D. Ward

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Author Ward, Herbert D. (Herbert Dickinson), 1861-1932
LoC No. 08036030
Title A Republic Without a President, and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A republic without a president -- The lost city -- A terrible evening -- Scud -- The romance of a mortgage -- Colonel Odminton: a sequel to "A republic without a president".
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Summary "A Republic Without a President, and Other Stories" by Herbert D. Ward is a collection of short stories reportedly written in the late 19th century. The opening story centers around a fictional and dramatic event where the President of the United States and his wife mysteriously disappear from the White House, causing national panic and intrigue. The unfolding mystery delves into political implications, abduction, and the reactions of the public and officials in response to this chilling circumstance. The beginning of this story reveals that on June 8, 1893, an announcement of the President's disappearance sends shockwaves across the nation. As newspapers publish front-page headlines detailing the events, the atmosphere is thick with suspicion and fear. Several witnesses recount strange occurrences, but the investigation leads to wild speculation and confusion, hinting at a political conspiracy behind the abduction. The narrative sets the stage for a blend of mystery, suspense, and political commentary that invites readers to ponder the implications of such an unprecedented calamity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Science fiction, American
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EBook-No. 33662
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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