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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Red City is a historical fiction novel written by S. Weir Mitchell that is set during the second administration of President George Washington. The book follows the story of a young physician named Dr. Johnathan Potts, who is sent to Philadelphia to study under the renowned Dr. Benjamin Rush.As Dr. Potts begins his medical studies, he quickly becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of the time. The city is divided between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans, and tensions are high as the country faces the possibility of war with France.Dr. Potts finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of Philadelphia. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including the fiery journalist Anne Brown and the enigmatic French diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand.As the story unfolds, Dr. Potts must navigate his way through a series of challenges and obstacles, including a deadly epidemic that threatens to ravage the city. Along the way, he learns important lessons about loyalty, courage, and the power of love.With its vivid descriptions of life in 18th century Philadelphia and its engaging cast of characters, The Red City is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history.1908. The novel begins: About five in the afternoon on the 23d of May, 1792, the brig Morning Star of Bristol, John Maynard, master, with a topgallant breeze after her, ran into Delaware Bay in mid-channel between Cape May and Cape Henlopen. Here was the only sunshine they had seen in three weeks. The captain, liking the warmth on his broad back, glanced up approvingly at mast and rigging. She¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s a good one, he said, and noting the ship powdered white with her salt record of the seä¿¿¿¿¿¿s attentions, he lighted a pipe and said aloud, She¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s salted like Christmas pork. As he spoke, he cast an approving eye on a young fellow who sat at ease in the lower rigging, laughing as the brig rolled over and a deluge of water flushed the deck and made the skipper on the after-hatch lift his feet out of the way of the wash. 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.…