Part 1, Books, Group 1, v. 23 : Nos. 1-128 (Issued April, 1926 - March, 1927)

Provides an introduction to American pulp fiction during the twentieth century with brief author biographies and lists of their works.

"The Splendid Spur" by Arthur T. Quiller-Couch is an ancient journey novel set during the English Civil War, offering a thrilling and atmospheric journey through a tumultuous period in history. The tale revolves around the protagonist, Dick Cleave, a Royalist who finds himself caught up in the battle among the Cavaliers and Roundheads. As the warfare unfolds, Dick becomes entangled in a chain of bold escapades and dangerous missions, influenced by way of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of honor. The eponymous "Splendid Spur" becomes an image of courage and backbone, driving the narrative forward. Quiller-Couch skillfully blends historic occasions with fictional factors, developing a brilliant and immersive portrayal of 17th-century England. The novel captures the chaos, intrigue, and complexity of the Civil War, imparting a cast of memorable characters and exploring issues of honor, sacrifice, and the outcomes of political upheaval. Quiller-Couch's descriptive prose and interest to ancient element contribute to the unconventional's authenticity, making it a compelling read for the ones interested by historic fiction and journey. "The Splendid Spur" stands as a captivating tale of love and bravery set towards the backdrop of a state torn apart with the aid of warfare.

Scholar and avid campaign watcher Christian P. Potholm brings to bear his enthusiasm for politics, and his intricate understanding of campaign strategy, in This Splendid Game: Maine Campaigns and Elections, 1940-2002. For each decade covered, Potholm briefly outlines all of Maine's U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and gubernatorial elections, then delves deeper into one campaign. He examines how Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman elected to the Senate, in 1948. He looks into which factors enabled the 'Muskie revolution,' beginning when Maine's long-in-power Republican party lost the governorship to the Democrat Ed Muskie in 1954, and cresting in the Democrat Ken Curtis's hard-fought gubernatorial re-election victory in 1970. He explores how the Republican counter-revolution took hold when Bill Cohen was elected to Congress in 1972, after having won many voters by walking about 600 miles across the state; and why in 1974 and 1994 Mainers chose Independent governors, respectively James Longley, Sr., and Angus King. And he examines how the Maine Yankee nuclear power plant survived the 1980 referendum on its possible shut-down. Throughout the book, Potholm focuses especially on the dynamics of candidates' and groups' use of polling and the media. This Splendid Game yields valuable insights into politics in Maine and the art of the political campaign.

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