The Gallant Rogue (1921)

By Burton Kline

Book Overview

The Gallant Rogue is a novel written by Burton Kline and first published in 1921. The story follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to fend for himself on the streets of New York City. Jack grows up to become a charming and resourceful rogue, using his wit and cunning to survive in a world of poverty and crime.As Jack gets older, he becomes involved in a variety of adventures and schemes, including a daring heist that lands him in jail. While behind bars, Jack meets a fellow prisoner named Mary, who becomes his love interest and partner in crime. Together, they hatch a plan to escape and start a new life together.The Gallant Rogue is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and redemption, set against the backdrop of early 20th century America. Kline's vivid descriptions of New York City's seedy underbelly and Jack's daring exploits make for an engaging and entertaining read. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the struggle to overcome adversity in a world that can be both cruel and kind. Overall, The Gallant Rogue is a classic tale of the American Dream, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure novels.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: 1437314252
• ISBN13: 9781437314250
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"