Overview
The Wager is a novel written by L. McManus and published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Carewe, who is the heir to a vast fortune. Despite his wealth, Richard is bored with his life and seeks excitement and adventure. One day, he meets a man named John Cartright, who challenges him to a wager. Cartright bets that Richard cannot live on his own for a year without using any of his wealth or connections. Richard accepts the bet and sets out on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he meets a variety of people from different walks of life, including farmers, factory workers, and artists. Through his experiences, Richard learns the value of hard work, determination, and humility. The Wager is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of wealth, privilege, and the human condition.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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781165156405
- ISBN-10: 1165156407
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.67 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
- Page Count: 320
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