Articles liés à Young Beck: A Chip of the Old Block (Classic Reprint)
Synopsis
The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from Young Beck: A Chip of the Old Block (Classic Reprint)
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work''s historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Résultats de recherche pour Young Beck: A Chip of the Old Block (Classic Reprint)
Image fournie par le vendeur
Young Beck: A Chip of the Old Block (Classic Reprint)
impression à la demandeVendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Chronicling Beck's formative adventures throughout the book, the author paints an intriguing portrait of the future detective through his adolescence. The narrative begins with Beck and his friend Kirwood at Cambridge where they encounter the notorious Bertram twins, suspected by Kirwood to be scoundrels but defended ardently by Beck. Beck and Kirwood soon discover the twins have exploited unknowing students in card games, leading to a dangerous confrontation where Beck outsmarts the twins and uncovers their code, earning him the twins' lasting contempt. In another episode, Beck and Kirwood visit Kirwood Castle, where Beck rescues Kirwood's sister Gerty from a runaway horse, revealing not only his courage but his kindness, chivalry, and protective nature. The book invites readers into the world of high-stakes gambling rings, racetracks, and high-society gatherings, where Beck navigates these complex settings with the shrewd wit and resilience that will later define his career as a great detective. This book is a gripping and insightful look into the thrilling early life of a man who would become British literature's most famous detective. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243279005_0
Acheter neuf
EUR 20,03
Livraison gratuite
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Image d'archives
Young Beck: A Chip of the Old Block (Classic Reprint)
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243279005
Acheter neuf
EUR 31,45
Livraison gratuite
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Expédition nationale : Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Image d'archives
Young Beck: A Chip of the Old Block (Classic Reprint)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243279005
Acheter neuf
EUR 29,11
Expédition à EUR 5,84
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)