54, 40 or Fight

""54, 40 or Fight"" is a historical novel written by Emerson Hough. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of the Oregon boundary dispute between the United States and Great Britain. The title of the book refers to the slogan used by American politicians during this time, referring to the latitude of the northern boundary of Oregon territory that the U.S. claimed. The novel follows the journey of a young American named Ned Trent, who is sent by his employer to Oregon to survey the land and report back on its viability for settlement. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including Native Americans, fur traders, and settlers, and becomes embroiled in the conflict over the Oregon boundary. As tensions between the U.S. and Great Britain escalate, Ned finds himself caught up in the political and military maneuverings of both sides. He must navigate dangerous terrain and make difficult choices as he tries to fulfill his mission and protect those he cares about. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and detailed historical research, Hough brings to life the complex and fascinating history of the Oregon boundary dispute. ""54, 40 or Fight"" is a gripping tale of adventure, politics, and survival that will appeal to readers interested in American history and the Western genre.1909. Hough�������s literary career grew out of his taking camping trips and writing about them for publication. His body of work eventually included 27 novels and hundreds of short stories and articles. Hough's early works included The Singing Mouse Stories, for children, and the nonfiction The Story of the Cowboy. He had his first major success in 1902 with his novel The Mississippi Bubble, which became a bestseller. 54-40 or Fight begins: Then you offer me no hope, Doctor? The gray mane of Doctor Samuel Ward waved like a fighting crest as he made answer: Not the sort of hope you ask. A moment later he added: John, I am ashamed of you. 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.