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Half a Rogue is a novel written by Harold MacGrath, first published in 1906. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named David Thane, who is half rogue and half gentleman. David is a charming and resourceful character who is able... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

"Half a Rogue" from Harold MacGrath. American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter (1871-1932).

""Half a Rogue"" is a novel written by Harold MacGrath. The story revolves around a young man named Jack, who is the illegitimate son of a wealthy man. Jack is forced to leave home after his father dies and his stepmother mistreats him. He becomes a gambler and a con artist,... Read Full Overview

Half A Rogue is a novel written by Harold MacGrath that tells the story of a young man named Jack, who is forced to leave his home in England and make his way to America after a scandal ruins his family's reputation. Jack is determined to make a new life for himself and sets... Read Full Overview

"A tale of politicians and labor leaders." Cf. Hanna, A. Mirror for the nation.

It was Warrington's invariable habit-when no business or social engagement pressed him to go elsewhere-to drop into a certain quaint little restaurant just off Broadway for his dinners. It was out of the way; the throb and rattle of the great commercial artery became like the... Read Full Overview

It was Warrington's invariable habit-when no business or social engagement pressed him to go elsewhere-to drop into a certain quaint little restaurant just off Broadway for his dinners. It was out of the way; the throb and rattle of the great commercial artery became like the... Read Full Overview

It was Warrington's invariable habit-when no business or social engagement pressed him to go elsewhere-to drop into a certain quaint little restaurant just off Broadway for his dinners. It was out of the way; the throb and rattle of the great commercial artery became like the... Read Full Overview