The Odd Fellow or the Secret Association

By J.H. Ingraham

Book Overview

The Odd Fellow Or The Secret Association is a novel written by J. H. Ingraham. The book tells the story of a young man named Arthur who becomes a member of the Odd Fellows, a secret society that operates in the United States during the mid-19th century. As Arthur rises through the ranks of the society, he discovers that the group is involved in a variety of nefarious activities, including political corruption, financial fraud, and even murder. Arthur must navigate the dangerous world of the Odd Fellows while also dealing with his own personal struggles, including a love triangle and a crisis of conscience. The book is a thrilling tale of intrigue, deception, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America.For a moment Peter's head was giddy with the vision presented to his ambition and pride. The idea that his wife might become a countess, and his son a lord, dazzled him But it was only while the titles were tinkling in his ears. The schoolmaster, in his threadbare coat before him, had first to become an English Earl before these dazzling dreams would be realized; and when he thought how little probability there was of that, he laughed with a sardonic aspect, and said contemptuously.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: 1169224148
• ISBN13: 9781169224148
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"