King Solomon's Goat (1918)

By Willard Bartlett

Book Overview

King Solomon's Goat is a novel written by Willard Bartlett and first published in 1918. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around a young man named David who inherits an old farm from his grandfather. David is determined to make a success of the farm, but he soon discovers that it is in a state of disrepair and is heavily in debt.In his quest to turn the farm around, David meets a mysterious man named Mr. Smith who offers him a deal. Mr. Smith claims to have a magical goat that can produce an endless supply of gold, and he offers to lend it to David in exchange for a share of the profits. David is initially skeptical, but he decides to take a chance and agrees to the deal.As David begins to make a fortune from the goat's gold, he attracts the attention of a group of unscrupulous businessmen who want to exploit his newfound wealth. David must navigate the treacherous waters of the business world while also dealing with the moral implications of his deal with Mr. Smith.King Solomon's Goat is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of greed, morality, and the pursuit of wealth. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1166581535
• ISBN13: 9781166581534
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"