02406cam a22003133u 4500 46588 UtSlPG 20260610134053.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Hemyng, Bracebridge, 1841-1901 Jack Harkaway in New York; or, The Adventures of the Travelers' Club Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-08-15 Produced by Demian Katz, E. M. Sanchez-Saavedra, Joseph Rainone and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Jack Harkaway in New York; or, The Adventures of the Travelers' Club" by Bracebridge Hemyng is a serialized adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers on the escapades of Jack Harkaway, a young English gentleman, as he navigates life in New York City, entangled with various characters, including his rival Lord Maltravers, and accompanied by his loyal servant, Monday. The narrative appears filled with excitement, duels, and social intrigues, appealing to readers who enjoy lively adventure stories. The opening of the novel introduces Jack Harkaway in a light-hearted encounter with his servant, Monday, who suggests that Jack has been idly lounging long enough. Jack receives a letter from Lena Van Hoosen, a beautiful young lady he admires, urging him to meet her urgently. Their meeting reveals that Lena's suitor, Lord Maltravers, has made unwelcome advances towards her, and she warns Jack of Maltravers' aggressive intentions. The subsequent setting shifts to the special meeting of the Travelers' Club, where humorous debates ensue over the habitation of the buffalo. The mix of humorous banter and foreshadowing of conflict between Jack and Maltravers sets the stage for an engaging and adventurous plot that delights in social commentary and daredevil exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure stories New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46588 87427 87427