The Red-Keggers (1903)

By Eugene Thwing

Book Overview

The Red-Keggers is a novel written by Eugene Thwing and published in 1903. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small town in the United States. The plot revolves around a group of young men who call themselves the Red-Keggers. They are a secret society that meets in a hidden underground cave to drink beer and discuss their rebellious ideas.The main character of the story is Jack, a young man who is drawn into the Red-Keggers by his friend Tom. Jack is initially hesitant to join the group, but he is intrigued by their ideas and their sense of camaraderie. As he becomes more involved with the Red-Keggers, Jack begins to question his own beliefs and values.The Red-Keggers are seen as a threat by the town's conservative leaders, who fear that they will incite rebellion and anarchy. The town's sheriff, Mr. Bowers, is determined to put an end to the Red-Keggers and bring them to justice. He enlists the help of a group of vigilantes to track down the Red-Keggers and put an end to their activities.As tensions between the Red-Keggers and the town's authorities escalate, Jack finds himself caught in the middle. He must decide whether to stand with his friends and their ideals or to side with the town's leaders and their vision of order and stability.The Red-Keggers is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of rebellion, individualism, and the struggle for identity. It offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of early 20th century America and raises important questions about the nature of freedom and the price of conformity.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: 1167236475
• ISBN13: 9781167236471
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"