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 James K. Polk during his presidential campaign in 1844, in which he promised to annex the entire Oregon Territory and take it up to the 54�����40' north latitude line, or go to war with Great Britain. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a young American soldier, a British naval officer, and a Native American chief, as they navigate the tensions and conflicts arising from the dispute. The book provides a detailed account of the political and military events leading up to the resolution of the dispute, as well as the personal struggles and relationships of the characters involved. Overall, 54, 40 or Fight is a compelling and informative historical novel that offers insight into a pivotal moment in American and British history.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.