The Haunts Of Men (1898)

By Robert W. Chambers and Chambers Robert W. (Robert William)

Book Overview

The Haunts of Men is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers and published in 1898. The story is set in New York City during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young artist named Philip Leigh. Leigh is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the competitive art world of New York City.As the story progresses, Leigh becomes involved in a mysterious and dangerous plot involving a group of wealthy and powerful men who are attempting to control the city's political and financial institutions. Leigh soon discovers that these men are not only corrupt, but they are also involved in a series of brutal and violent crimes.As Leigh delves deeper into the conspiracy, he finds himself in grave danger and must use all of his artistic talents and cunning to survive. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Sylvia Landry, who becomes his ally in the fight against the corrupt men.The Haunts of Men is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of corruption, power, and the struggle for justice. It is a classic work of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City or the social and political issues of the late 19th century.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: 1164028197
• ISBN13: 9781164028192
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"