Bucking The Tiger (1917) - Achmed Abdullah - Bog

Bucking The Tiger is a novel written by Achmed Abdullah and first published in 1917. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Paul Verdayne, who inherits a large fortune from his father. Paul is a skilled gambler and becomes obsessed with the game of baccarat, spending much of his time in casinos and gambling halls.As he becomes more and more involved in the world of gambling, Paul begins to lose his fortune and eventually finds himself in debt to a dangerous gang of criminals. He must use all of his wits and gambling skills to try and win back his money and his freedom.Along the way, Paul meets a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman named Zuleika, who becomes his lover and confidante. Together, they navigate the treacherous world of high-stakes gambling and try to outsmart their opponents.Bucking The Tiger is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores the dangers of gambling and the lengths that people will go to in order to win big. It is a classic tale of love, greed, and betrayal that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.