By Hook And By Crook (1894)
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Overview
""By Hook And By Crook"" is a novel written by Fraser Sandeman and published in 1894. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to fend for himself on the streets of London. Jack quickly learns the art of pickpocketing and becomes a skilled thief, but he also has a strong sense of justice and a desire to help those in need.As Jack grows older, he becomes involved in more dangerous criminal activities, including burglary and smuggling. However, he also forms close relationships with other criminals, including a woman named Nell who becomes his partner in crime and his love interest.Throughout the novel, Jack struggles with his conflicting desires for wealth and power, and his desire to do what is right. He must navigate the dangerous criminal underworld of London while also trying to maintain his moral compass.Ultimately, ""By Hook And By Crook"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and redemption set against the gritty backdrop of Victorian London. It explores themes of morality, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781166468569
- ISBN-10: 1166468569
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.63 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.89 pounds
- Page Count: 302
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