The Life And Adventures Of George St. Julian, The Prince Of Swindlers (1844)

By Henry Cockton

Book Overview

The Life and Adventures of George St. Julian, the Prince of Swindlers is a novel written by Henry Cockton and published in 1844. The book tells the story of George St. Julian, a charming and charismatic con artist who travels throughout England and Europe, swindling people out of their money and possessions. St. Julian's adventures take him from the streets of London to the salons of Paris, where he uses his wit and cunning to deceive wealthy aristocrats and businessmen. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including fellow swindlers, detectives, and even a love interest. The novel is a thrilling and entertaining read, full of suspense, humor, and unexpected twists and turns. Through St. Julian's exploits, Cockton explores themes of greed, deception, and the corrupting influence of power. The Life and Adventures of George St. Julian, the Prince of Swindlers is a classic work of Victorian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and punishment.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: 1120037050
• ISBN13: 9781120037053
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"