The Vagrant Duke

By George Fort Gibbs

Book Overview

The Vagrant Duke is a historical fiction novel by George Gibbs. Set in the 18th century, the story follows the life of a young man named Richard who is born into a noble family but is forced to flee his home after his father is accused of treason. Richard becomes a wandering vagrant, living off the land and using his wits to survive.As he travels across the country, Richard encounters a variety of characters, including highwaymen, gypsies, and even a beautiful young woman named Anne. Along the way, he also learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of family.Despite his humble beginnings, Richard eventually rises to become a powerful and respected figure in society, earning the title of Duke. However, he never forgets his roots as a vagrant and remains humble and kind to those around him.The Vagrant Duke is a compelling tale of adventure, romance, and redemption that will captivate readers of all ages. With vivid descriptions of life in 18th century England, Gibbs brings the past to life in a way that is both entertaining and educational.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: 1432699148
• ISBN13: 9781432699147
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"