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The American Prisoner (1906)

The American Prisoner (1906)

Phillpotts, Eden

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 1437272037
ISBN13: 9781437272031
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The American Prisoner is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1906. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the character of John Lackland, an American who is falsely accused of a crime and imprisoned in England. The novel explores the themes of justice, identity, and the struggle for freedom.John Lackland is a wealthy American businessman who travels to England to visit his cousin. While staying in a hotel, he is mistakenly identified as a criminal and arrested. Despite his protests of innocence, he is convicted and sentenced to a long prison term.As he serves his sentence, John struggles to maintain his identity and dignity in a harsh and oppressive environment. He forms relationships with other prisoners, including a young boy who becomes his prot�����g�����. Through his interactions with these characters, John begins to question the nature of justice and the power dynamics of society.The novel also follows the efforts of John's family and friends to clear his name and secure his release. They encounter numerous obstacles, including corrupt officials and legal loopholes, but they refuse to give up on John.The American Prisoner is a gripping tale of injustice and perseverance that offers a powerful critique of the prison system and the limitations of the legal system. It is a thought-provoking read that raises important questions about the nature of justice and the role of the state in society.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.

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