The Turning of Griggsby Being a Story of Keeping Up with Daniel Webster

""The Turning of Griggsby"" is a novel written by Irving Bacheller. The story revolves around a man named Griggsby who is determined to keep up with the famous politician Daniel Webster. Griggsby, a small-town lawyer, is obsessed with Webster and his political career. He believes that by following in Webster's footsteps, he can achieve greatness and make a name for himself. The novel takes place in the early 19th century and is set in New England. Griggsby's journey to emulate Webster takes him on a wild ride full of ups and downs, as he encounters various obstacles and challenges along the way. He faces opposition from his family, friends, and colleagues, who do not share his enthusiasm for politics. As Griggsby's obsession with Webster grows, he begins to neglect his personal life and relationships. He becomes so consumed with his desire to succeed that he loses sight of what is truly important in life. Overall, ""The Turning of Griggsby"" is a compelling tale of ambition, determination, and the consequences of pursuing one's dreams at any cost. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pull of ambition and the desire to succeed, no matter the cost.1913. The story begins: It was a wonderful thing to see the way he rose and stepped forward, and stood before the people, and their cheering was like the shout of winds in a forest. So spake our old schoolmaster, Appleton Hall, as he told us of Daniel Webster and the famous Bunker Hill address. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.