Publisher's Synopsis
The Measure of the Rule is a novel written by Robert Barr and published in 1908. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named John Dene, who is a successful businessman and inventor. Dene is a self-made man who has risen from humble beginnings to become a wealthy and influential figure in society.The novel begins with Dene arriving in London from Canada, where he has developed a revolutionary new invention that he believes will change the world. However, he soon discovers that the British establishment is not interested in his ideas and he is met with hostility and suspicion.Undeterred, Dene sets out to prove his worth and win the support of the British government. He employs a team of experts to help him refine his invention, including a beautiful and intelligent young woman named Miss Maitland.As Dene and his team work to perfect the invention, they face numerous challenges and obstacles, including sabotage and betrayal from within their own ranks. The novel explores themes of ambition, innovation, and the struggle for recognition in a society that values tradition and conformity.Overall, The Measure of the Rule is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century business and innovation.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.
