Robbery Under Law; Or The Battle Of The Millionaires: A Play In Three Acts And Three Scenes (1915)

By John Armstrong Chaloner

Book Overview

""Robbery Under Law; Or The Battle Of The Millionaires"" is a play in three acts and three scenes, written by John Armstrong Chaloner and first published in 1915. The play is a political satire that takes aim at the wealthy elite of New York City in the early 20th century. The story follows the battle between two millionaire businessmen, John D. Rockefeller and Henry Clay Frick, as they compete for control of the city's resources and political power. The play is set against the backdrop of the city's corrupt political system, with characters ranging from corrupt politicians to labor activists. Through witty dialogue and sharp commentary, Chaloner exposes the greed and corruption of the wealthy elite, and advocates for the rights of the working class. ""Robbery Under Law"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining work that remains relevant to this day, as it explores themes of power, greed, and social justice.Time, 1887; Treating Of The Adventures Of The Author Of Who�������s Looney Now.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054893813X
• ISBN13: 9780548938133
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"