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The Gambler - Charles Burdett - Bog

- Or The Policeman's Story (1848)

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The Gambler: Or The Policeman's Story is a novel written by Charles Burdett and first published in 1848. The story centers around a young man named Frank, who becomes addicted to gambling and the thrill of risk-taking. Despite warnings from his family and friends, Frank continues to gamble and eventually falls into debt. He turns to crime to pay off his debts, and is eventually caught by the police. The novel is narrated by a police officer who recounts Frank's story as a cautionary tale to others. The Gambler explores themes of addiction, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a gripping tale that offers insight into the dangers of gambling and the importance of making responsible choices.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165669233
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 182
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 249 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 18. Oktober 2024
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The Gambler: Or The Policeman's Story is a novel written by Charles Burdett and first published in 1848. The story centers around a young man named Frank, who becomes addicted to gambling and the thrill of risk-taking. Despite warnings from his family and friends, Frank continues to gamble and eventually falls into debt. He turns to crime to pay off his debts, and is eventually caught by the police. The novel is narrated by a police officer who recounts Frank's story as a cautionary tale to others. The Gambler explores themes of addiction, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a gripping tale that offers insight into the dangers of gambling and the importance of making responsible choices.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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