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The House Of Torchy (1918)

The House Of Torchy (1918)

Brown, Arthur William
Ford, Sewell

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ISBN10: 116398048X
ISBN13: 9781163980484
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The House of Torchy is a novel written by Sewell Ford and published in 1918. The story revolves around the life of Torchy, a young man who works as a messenger boy for a newspaper. Torchy is a witty and resourceful character who always finds himself in the middle of some kind of mischief.The novel is set in New York City during the early 20th century and provides a vivid description of the city's bustling streets, crowded tenements, and vibrant neighborhoods. The House of Torchy is a humorous and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of the times and provides a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of the era.Throughout the book, Torchy finds himself in a series of hilarious and often dangerous situations. He becomes involved in a plot to steal a valuable necklace, helps a friend escape from a gang of thugs, and even gets mixed up in a political scandal. Despite his misadventures, Torchy always manages to come out on top, thanks to his quick wit and cunning.The House of Torchy is a classic example of early 20th-century American literature. It is a fun and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of New York City or the era in which it was written.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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