The presidential snapshot : or, The all-seeing eye by Bertram Lebhar
"The Presidential Snapshot: or, The All-Seeing Eye" by Bertram Lebhar is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a cabinet meeting in the United States where President Felix's rumored capture and mysterious disappearance becomes the focal point of discussion. The narrative follows Frank Hawley, a charismatic photographer dubbed "the Camera Chap," as he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth behind Felix's fate, involvingpolitical intrigue, espionage, and the search for justice in a South American republic. The opening of the novel unfolds within the context of a tense cabinet discussion, where speculation arises around Felix's alleged imprisonment by the current regime led by Portiforo. As the President expresses confidence in his sources, the Attorney General reveals his doubts about the reliability of their minister, setting the stage for a plot rife with potential betrayal and deception. Hawley is soon introduced as he receives a summons from the President, igniting curiosity about his involvement in the unfolding events. With hints of espionage and a compelling cast of characters, including Señora Felix and various political figures, the beginning sets a thrilling tone for a gripping tale of adventure and investigation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lebhar, Bertram |
|---|---|
| Title | The presidential snapshot : or, The all-seeing eye |
| Original Publication | United States: Street & Smith, 1914. |
| Series Title | The adventure library, no. 69 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood,and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Political prisoners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- South America -- Fiction |
| Subject | Photographers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70413 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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