Traps for the Young

By Anthony Comstock

Book Overview

Traps for the Young is a novel written by Anthony Comstock. The book revolves around the life of a young man named Harry Graham who is forced to leave his home in the countryside and move to New York City to pursue a career in journalism. Harry is excited to start his new life but soon realizes that the city is full of traps for the young and inexperienced.As he tries to navigate his way through the city, Harry is exposed to the dark side of life in New York. He encounters corrupt politicians, greedy businessmen, and unscrupulous journalists who are willing to do anything to get ahead. Harry is also drawn into a world of vice and temptation, including gambling, alcohol, and women.As he struggles to make sense of his new life, Harry begins to question his own values and beliefs. He must decide whether to stay true to himself or to succumb to the pressures of the city. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters who help him navigate the complexities of city life.Traps for the Young is a gripping tale of one man's journey through the perils of New York City. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition and the importance of staying true to oneself. Comstock's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City or the human experience.1883. After more than eleven years' experience contending for the moral purity of the children of the land, and seeking to prevent certain evils from being brought in contact with this ever-susceptible class, I have one clear conviction, viz., that Satan lays the snare, and children are his victims. Thus spoke Comstock, self-styled guardian of the moral purity of youth, special agent of the Post Office Department, founder and leading spirit of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, and premier anti-vice crusader in American history.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: 1432609343
• ISBN13: 9781432609344
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"