Jack Harkaway in New York; or, The Adventures of the Travelers' Club

By Bracebridge Hemyng

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A young gentleman faces duels, social drama, and daring adventures in New York City while dealing with a rival and a beautiful lady.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Literature Fiction

Released

2014-08-15

Formats

epub

mobi

epub (images)

mobi (images)

epub3 (images)

txt

Read Now

Summary

"Jack Harkaway in New York; or, The Adventures of the Travelers' Club" by Bracebridge Hemyng is an exciting adventure about a young English gentleman named Jack Harkaway who finds himself in the bustling streets of New York City where he meets his rival, Lord Maltravers, and deals with his loyal servant, Monday. The story kicks off with Jack getting a letter from Lena Van Hoosen, a beautiful young lady who warns him about Lord Maltravers who made unwelcome advances towards her. The setting then moves to the special gathering of the Travelers' Club, where comical arguments break out over the living habits of buffaloes. The mix of lighthearted humor and hints of a growing conflict between Jack and Maltravers promises an exciting and adventurous plot filled with comical social commentary and bold exploits.