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The Mucker
Paperback
Publisher Price: $34.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Feb 3 2025
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.88 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Mucker is an action-packed adventure novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally serialized in All-Story Weekly in 1914. Unlike Burroughs' more famous works like Tarzan or John Carter of Mars, The Mucker is a grittier tale centered on a morally ambiguous antihero who embarks on a journey of redemption.
The story follows Billy Byrne, a rough and brawling street thug from Chicago, known as the mucker (slang for a lowlife or troublemaker). Billy is a product of a harsh urban environment, with little regard for morality or social norms. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he is shanghaied onto a ship bound for the South Pacific.
During his adventures, the ship is wrecked, and Billy and his crewmates are stranded on a remote island. There, Billy encounters Barbara Harding, a refined and wealthy woman who is also stranded. While Billy initially behaves selfishly, his interactions with Barbara spark a change within him, forcing him to confront his own values and humanity.
The story transitions into an epic adventure filled with battles, survival, and romance as Billy fights to protect Barbara from various threats, including savage islanders and greedy villains. Over time, Billy transforms into a noble and selfless man, ultimately winning Barbara's respect and admiration.
The Mucker is often praised for its raw, compelling protagonist and its departure from the idealized heroes of many of Burroughs' other works. It's considered a classic of pulp fiction, blending gritty realism with high adventure.
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