Publisher's Synopsis
""A Slave of Circumstances: A Story of New York"" is a novel written by Ernest De Lancey Pierson in 1888. The book is set in New York City during the late 19th century and follows the story of the protagonist, Richard Hunter, a young man who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to leave his comfortable life behind after his father's death. Richard is left with a large debt and must find a way to pay it off. He struggles to find work and eventually turns to gambling as a means of making money. This leads him down a dangerous path, as he becomes involved with shady characters and falls into a life of crime. The novel explores themes of social class, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It also provides a glimpse into the culture and society of New York City during this time period. Overall, ""A Slave of Circumstances"" is a gripping tale of one man's struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. It is a classic work of fiction that continues to be relevant today.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.
