Tattlings of a Retired Politician

by Forrest Crissey

Culture & Heritage Fiction Fictional Biographies & Memoirs Historical Fiction Humorous Fiction

23 chapters5h 25mEnglish1904

About this book

"The letters (non-partisan) of Hon. William Bradley, Ex-Governor and former veteran of practical politics, written to his friend and protege Ned who is still busy 'carving a career back in the old state.'" ( F. Crissey) This is a novel filled with humorous political anecdotes by the main character, the Honorable William Bradley, told for the benefit of his protege, Ned. It conveys a sense of the ironic and humorous side of politics in Washington and back in their home state.

Chapters (22)

1Still Hunts and Stolen Marches

837

2Parable of the Widow's Mite

605

3A Million-Dollar Bribe

871

4Political Spanks and Spankers

681

5A Woman in It

911

6How the Dear People Forget

697

7Puppets and Pulls

649

8Grafters and Stingers

622

9Quitters and Stayers

705

10Eleventh Hour Surprises

603

11Paying the Fiddler

1096

12Landslides and Storm Centers

1345

13The Glad-Hand Brigade

1047

14Fights and Feuds

976

15Trail of the Serpent

969

16Fruits of Victory

1295

17Love at First Sight

922

18At the Drop of the Hat

741

19The Graft and the Gaff

920

20Flirting with the Fixer

614

21Kissing by Favor

1254

22The Game and the Candle

971

Tattlings of a Retired Politician

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Chapters (22)

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