54-40 or Fight
1909
54-40 or Fight is a historical novel by Emerson Hough, first published in 1909. Set during the mid-19th century, it explores the Oregon boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain, reflecting the era's expansionist sentiments. The narrative follows key characters, including John Calhoun, a Southern politician, and Baroness Helena von Ritz, as they navigate political intrigue and personal ambitions amidst the tensions of territorial conflict. The title references a slogan from James K. Polk's 1844 presidential campaign, emphasizing the stakes of American expansionism.
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“Each having thus delivered himself of words which meant nothing, both now seated themselves and proceeded to look mighty grave.””
— Emerson Hough
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