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Title: A hat in the radio ring
Original Publication: New York: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1928.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "A Hat in the Radio Ring" by Garret Smith is a political thriller written during the early 20th century. This novel delves into the dynamics of political power and media's influence on public opinion, exploring the ramifications of a simple political dinner that spirals into a campaign filled with deceit, manipulation, and unexpected outcomes. The story reflects the anxieties of a newly emerging media landscape, particularly the radio, which transforms the political landscape of the time. The narrative centers around Boss Quaid, a seasoned political figure who feels his control slipping due to the rise of modern media such as the radio. The plot thickens when Martin W. Hammond, an unexpected challenger, disrupts a keynote dinner with a surprise speech that the attendees cannot hear but that the broader public receives loud and clear over the airwaves. A series of mishaps and manipulations follow, leading to Hammond’s "accident" and a radio campaign that sets the stage for a dramatic convention. As political tensions escalate, the cunning exchanges between candidates and their operatives reveal a web of intrigue, culminating in a shocking twist that reshapes the political landscape, with much relying on the unseen forces of the media. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Garret, 1878-1954
EBook No.: 74149
Published: Jul 29, 2024
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: United States -- Fiction
Subject: Radio broadcasting -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A hat in the radio ring
Original Publication: New York: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1928.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "A Hat in the Radio Ring" by Garret Smith is a political thriller written during the early 20th century. This novel delves into the dynamics of political power and media's influence on public opinion, exploring the ramifications of a simple political dinner that spirals into a campaign filled with deceit, manipulation, and unexpected outcomes. The story reflects the anxieties of a newly emerging media landscape, particularly the radio, which transforms the political landscape of the time. The narrative centers around Boss Quaid, a seasoned political figure who feels his control slipping due to the rise of modern media such as the radio. The plot thickens when Martin W. Hammond, an unexpected challenger, disrupts a keynote dinner with a surprise speech that the attendees cannot hear but that the broader public receives loud and clear over the airwaves. A series of mishaps and manipulations follow, leading to Hammond’s "accident" and a radio campaign that sets the stage for a dramatic convention. As political tensions escalate, the cunning exchanges between candidates and their operatives reveal a web of intrigue, culminating in a shocking twist that reshapes the political landscape, with much relying on the unseen forces of the media. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Garret, 1878-1954
EBook No.: 74149
Published: Jul 29, 2024
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: United States -- Fiction
Subject: Radio broadcasting -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.