A Hard-Luck Story (Classic Reprint)
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""Checkers: A Hard-Luck Story"" is a novel written by Henry M. Blossom Jr. and originally published in 1896. The story follows the life of a young boy named Checkers, who grows up in poverty on the streets of New York City. Checkers is forced to fend for himself and relies on his wits and street smarts to survive. He becomes involved in various schemes and scams, but his luck eventually runs out and he is sent to prison. While in prison, Checkers reflects on his life and the choices he has made. The novel is a gritty and realistic portrayal of life in the late 19th century urban slums, and explores themes of poverty, crime, and redemption. ""Checkers: A Hard-Luck Story"" is a classic work of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the United States.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1164603671
ISBN13:9781164603672
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:268 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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