Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-12-15 Public domain in the USA. 142 Hough, Emerson 1857 1923 Keller, Arthur Ignatius 1866 1924 Keller, Arthur I. Keller, A. I. (Arthur Ignatius) Keller, A.I. 54-40 or Fight Fifty-four-forty or fight E-text prepared by Rick Niles, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "54-40 or Fight" by Emerson Hough is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of American expansionism during the mid-19th century, particularly focusing on the contentious debate over the acquisition of Texas and Oregon. The narrative appears to revolve around the character John Calhoun, an influential Southern politician deeply engaged in the political maneuvering regarding territorial expansion and national identity, as well as his interactions with key figures, including the enigmatic Baroness Helena von Ritz. The opening of the novel introduces John Calhoun, who is embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and personal ambition. As Calhoun converses with his old friend, Dr. Samuel Ward, they discuss the challenges and risks associated with the annexation of Texas, including the potential conflict with England. From the outset, Calhoun’s determination to expand American territory is palpable, suggesting a personal battle interwoven with the national interests at stake. The narrative hints at Calhoun's use of intriguing methods, including the involvement of women in political schemes. The introduction of Nicholas Trist, Calhoun's aide, adds depth as he is tasked with delivering a critical message to the Baroness von Ritz, setting the stage for a significant encounter that intertwines both personal and national destinies. This mix of political drama and personal intrigue serves to engage the reader in the broader themes of ambition, power, and territorial conflict inherent in America's formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Oregon Territory -- History -- Fiction United States -- History -- 1815-1861 -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: History - American Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 544288 544150 2024-09-06T11:22:28.705647 2023-10-06T12:42:03.421988 text/html text/html 544506 2020-12-18T22:40:51 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 997204 2020-12-18T22:40:51 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1054334 2024-09-06T11:22:37.696091 application/epub+zip 1061542 2024-09-06T11:22:30.459677 application/epub+zip 261243 2024-09-06T11:22:29.432647 application/epub+zip 1284699 2024-09-06T11:22:43.377052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1245065 2024-09-06T11:22:36.665098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 411625 2022-09-07T15:55:59.922413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 513493 513398 2024-09-06T11:22:27.362631 2023-10-06T12:42:02.119972 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 513092 2020-12-18T22:40:51 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 199240 2020-12-18T22:40:51 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 513102 2020-12-18T22:40:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 199137 2020-12-18T22:40:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21876 2024-09-06T11:22:43.535043 application/rdf+xml 8840 2024-09-06T11:22:29.807663 image/jpeg 2725 2024-09-06T11:22:29.617623 image/jpeg 1036170 2024-09-06T11:22:28.776610 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia