Isbn: 9780243382682 - Duke (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the experiences of Marmaduke Cuthbert Ming, a world-travelled adventurer, as he arrives in a town along the frontier of western Canada in the early 20th century. Ming's initial experiences of theft, violence, and general debauchery leave him unimpressed, but he soon finds himself part of a group of land speculators plotting to boost property prices with rumors of an impending railway expansion. As Ming navigates the unscrupulous world of land deals and drunken debauchery, he encounters a fascinating cast of characters including Curtis, a perpetually hungover real estate agent, Borowdell, a boisterous and optimistic fellow, and Acland, a greedy and suspicious merchant. Through its lively prose, the book provides a glimpse into the dynamics of small-town life at the cusp of change. It explores the themes of ambition, the transformative power of the railroad, and the dubious morals of land speculation, capturing the spirit of a time and place defined as much by its bravado as its uncertainty. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…