Comrade John

by Samuel Merwin

Comrade John is a novel written by Samuel Merwin. The story is set in Russia during the early 20th century, during the time of the Bolshevik Revolution. The book follows the life of John Markov, an American who becomes involved in the revolutionary movement in Russia. John is a journalist who is fascinated by the ideals of the revolution and the possibility of a better future for the Russian people. He becomes friends with a group of revolutionaries, and together they work to overthrow the Tsarist regime. As John becomes more involved in the revolution, he begins to question his own beliefs and the actions of the revolutionaries. He witnesses the violence and brutality of the revolution, and he struggles with his own morality. The book explores themes of revolution, idealism, and the human cost of political change. Comrade John is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the Russian Revolution. Merwin's writing is engaging and vivid, bringing the characters and setting to life. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia or the politics of revolution.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.

378 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1907

About the author

Associate editor of Orison Swett Marden's Success Magazine 1905-09 and editor 1909-11.

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