John Kendrick Bangs

Broschiertes Buch

Toppleton's Client

Or A Spirit In Exile

Beschreibung

""Toppleton's Client: Or A Spirit In Exile"" is a novel written by John Kendrick Bangs. It tells the story of a man named Toppleton who is a lawyer in the small town of Millville. One day, he is visited by a spirit named Captain Kidd who claims to be in exile from the afterlife. Toppleton takes on the case and tries to help Captain Kidd prove his innocence in order to be allowed back into the afterlife. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including skeptical townspeople and a rival lawyer who is determined to discredit Toppleton. The novel is a humorous and light-hearted take on the supernatural and legal genres, with a focus on the importance of justice and redemption.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.

Autor

John Kendrick Bangs was an American writer, humorist, editor, and satirist, born on May 27, 1862, in Yonkers, New York. He was the son of Francis N. Bangs. Bangs pursued higher education at Columbia College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, and later attended Columbia Law School. Although trained in law, he chose a career in writing and became known for his humorous and satirical works. His writing was often characterized by wit and light-hearted commentary on social and cultural issues, blending humor with thoughtful insights. Throughout his career, Bangs contributed to various publications and created many works of fiction, essays, and short stories. His most notable works include whimsical tales and humorous fiction, with a notable interest in the supernatural. Bangs' blend of humor and satire made him a distinctive voice in late 19th and early 20th-century American literature. He passed away on January 21, 1922, at the age of 59, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. September 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 459g
• ISBN-13: 9780548462959
• ISBN-10: 054846295X
• Artikelnr.: 23359405