The Tents Of Trouble (1911)

By Damon Runyon

Book Overview

The Tents of Trouble is a novel written by Damon Runyon and published in 1911. The story follows the life of a young man named Jerry Doyle, who is struggling to make ends meet in the rough and tumble world of New York City. Jerry is a hardworking and honest man, but he finds himself constantly beset by troubles and setbacks. His fortunes take a turn for the worse when he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Dolly, who is involved with a dangerous gang of criminals. Jerry becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and violence, as he tries to protect Dolly from the dangers that surround her. Along the way, he must navigate a treacherous world of corrupt police officers, ruthless gangsters, and treacherous women who are all trying to bring him down. The Tents of Trouble is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a city that is both exhilarating and deadly.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: 1163888672
• ISBN13: 9781163888674
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"