Siren City (1899)

By Benjamin Swift

Book Overview

Siren City is a novel written by Benjamin Swift and first published in 1899. The story is set in the bustling and fast-paced city of New York during the late 1800s. The protagonist, Jack, is a young man who moves to the city to make his fortune. He quickly becomes entranced by the glamour and excitement of the city, but soon discovers that there is a dark side to its allure.As Jack navigates the city, he encounters a cast of characters who represent various aspects of New York society, including corrupt politicians, wealthy businessmen, and struggling immigrants. He falls in love with a beautiful singer named Nellie, who performs at a popular nightclub called the Siren. However, their relationship is threatened by Nellie's ties to the criminal underworld.Throughout the novel, Swift explores themes of greed, corruption, and the pursuit of the American Dream. He also provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in turn-of-the-century New York, capturing the energy and excitement of the city as well as its darker underbelly. Siren City is a gripping and engaging read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.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: 1164919148
• ISBN13: 9781164919148
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"