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The American Prisoner (1906)

The American Prisoner (1906)

Phillpotts, Eden

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ISBN10: 116505616X
ISBN13: 9781165056163
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The American Prisoner is a novel written by British author Eden Phillpotts and originally published in 1906. The story follows the life of a wealthy American man named John Lackland, who becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a married woman. When the woman's husband discovers their relationship, he challenges Lackland to a duel and ultimately dies in the ensuing fight. Lackland is then sentenced to life in prison for murder, and the novel explores his experiences and struggles as a prisoner. Throughout the book, Lackland faces a number of challenges, including the harsh realities of prison life, the loss of his wealth and status, and the emotional toll of being separated from his loved ones. Despite these challenges, Lackland remains determined to prove his innocence and regain his freedom. He forms a close bond with a fellow prisoner and together they devise a plan to escape. As they make their way across the country, they encounter a number of obstacles and challenges, but ultimately find redemption and a new sense of purpose. The American Prisoner is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of justice, redemption, and the human spirit. With its vivid characters and compelling storyline, it remains a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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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