Two Gentlemen Of Gotham (1887)

von Howard Coghill, Arthur Winslow Cabot

352 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Two Gentlemen of Gotham is a novel published in 1887 by Arthur Winslow Cabot. The story is set in the small town of Gotham, where two young men, Jack and Tom, are struggling to make a living. Jack is a hardworking farmer who is struggling to keep his farm afloat, while Tom is a lazy but charming man who spends his days gambling and drinking.Despite their differences, the two men become friends and decide to team up to make some money. They come up with a plan to trick the wealthy residents of Gotham by pretending to be foreign noblemen who are interested in buying property in the area. The plan works, and the two men are soon living the high life, enjoying the luxuries that come with their newfound wealth.However, their scheme is not without its consequences. As they continue to deceive the townspeople, Jack and Tom begin to feel guilty about their actions. They also attract the attention of a local detective who is determined to uncover their true identities.As the story unfolds, the two men must navigate their way through a series of challenges and obstacles, including the discovery of a hidden treasure and a dangerous encounter with a group of bandits. Ultimately, they must decide whether to continue their life of deception or come clean and face the consequences of their actions.Overall, Two Gentlemen of Gotham is a witty and entertaining novel that explores themes of greed, morality, and friendship. Cabot's vivid descriptions of life in a small town in the late 19th century provide readers with a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104516383
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC