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The Light Fingered Gentry is a novel written by David Graham Phillips. The story follows a group of wealthy socialites who engage in various forms of theft and deception. The main character, Howard Jeffries, is a member of this group and is known for his skill as a pickpocket... Read Full Overview

Light-Fingered GentryBy David Graham Phillips

Light-fingered gentry (1907). This book, "Light-fingered gentry", by David Graham Phillips, is a replication of a book originally published before 1907. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible... Read Full Overview

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

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

Light-Fingered Gentry, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised,... Read Full Overview

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

Light-Fingered Gentry is a gripping novel of political corruption and moral decay. Set against the backdrop of Gilded Age New York City, this tale follows the intertwined lives and fates of a group of ambitious politicians and businessmen. David Graham Phillips's classic work... Read Full Overview

Light-Fingered Gentry is a gripping novel of political corruption and moral decay. Set against the backdrop of Gilded Age New York City, this tale follows the intertwined lives and fates of a group of ambitious politicians and businessmen. David Graham Phillips's classic work... Read Full Overview

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview