Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and crimes of Jan Willem Corn, a Dutch adventurer who embarked on a quest for wealth and power in the tumultuous landscapes of the American and Australian frontiers during the late 19th century. The author traces Corn's journey from his humble origins in Amsterdam to his exploits as a diamond thief, outlaw, and eventually, the President of a gold mining camp in the American West. The narrative also explores Corn's complex relationships with women, including his tragic love affair with a Native American girl and his marriage to a wealthy Australian heiress. Through Corn's story, the book offers insights into themes of ambition, greed, violence, and the clash between different cultures during a period of rapid expansion and social change. The author skillfully portrays Corn as a man of contradictions, capable of both great brutality and unexpected tenderness, whose life serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the elusive nature of true wealth. 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 9780428910075_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780428910075
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780428910075
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)