The Great Issue: Or The Undertow is a novel written by Eugene Walter in 1908. The book revolves around the story of a young man named John Storm who is a social reformer and journalist. John is determined to bring about change in the society and fight against the corrupt practices of the ruling class. The story is set in London, where John starts his own newspaper called The Clarion to voice his opinions and ideas. He becomes popular among the working-class people who are struggling to make ends meet. However, his views and actions also attract the attention of the wealthy and powerful elite who see him as a threat.As John continues to fight for his cause, he faces many challenges and obstacles. He is arrested and imprisoned for his activism, and his newspaper is shut down. Despite this, he remains determined and continues to work towards his goal.The novel also explores the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. John falls in love with a woman named Nelly, who is from a wealthy family. However, their relationship is tested when Nelly's father tries to bribe John to stop his activism. The Great Issue: Or The Undertow is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that highlights the importance of standing up for what is right and fighting for justice. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.