The Bar Sinister

von Richard Harding Davis

328 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Bar Sinister is a novel written by Richard Harding Davis, first published in 1903. The story revolves around a young boy named Hugh Carden, who is born into a wealthy family but is illegitimate, with his father being a notorious gambler. As a result, Hugh is shunned by his family and forced to live with his aunt and uncle in a small town. Despite the challenges he faces, Hugh is determined to prove himself and make a name for himself in the world. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of young men who become his closest friends, and a mysterious woman who captures his heart. The Bar Sinister is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, family, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.1919. Illustrated. American journalist and novelist who covered wars all over the world. His vivid accounts made him one of the leading reporters of his day. Contents: The Bar Sinister; A Question of Latitude; The Spy; The Messengers; A Wasted Day; A Charmed Life; The Amateur; The Make-Believe Man; and Peace Maneuvers. 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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781417917242
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.05.2004
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC