Robert Barr

Stranleigh's Millions (1909)

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Produktbeschreibung

Stranleigh's Millions is a novel written by Robert Barr, first published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a wealthy young man named Stranleigh, who inherits a large fortune from his grandfather. Stranleigh is determined to use his newfound wealth to travel the world and experience all that life has to offer. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a series of exciting and dangerous escapades, including a high-stakes game of poker, a daring rescue mission, and a deadly feud with a group of ruthless criminals. With his quick wit and resourcefulness, Stranleigh manages to navigate these challenges and emerge victorious, all while discovering the true meaning of wealth and happiness. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the early 20th century and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 510g
• ISBN-13: 9781120715531
• ISBN-10: 1120715539
• Artikelnr.: 28264621

Autorenporträt

Robert Barr (1850-1912) was a Scottish-Canadian journalist and author. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and immigrated to Canada in his twenties, where he worked as a journalist for various newspapers. Barr was known for his humorous writing style and often wrote satirical stories and parodies. Barr is best known for his short stories, particularly those featuring the character Eugène Valmont, a French detective who solves crimes in a witty and charming manner. "The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont" is perhaps his most famous work. In addition to his fiction writing, Barr was also a prolific journalist and wrote articles for publications such as The Idler, The Speaker, and The Pall Mall Gazette. He was known for his coverage of the Boer War in South Africa and his advocacy for the rights of Canadian authors. Barr died in 1912 at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of witty and entertaining writing.