A Hundred Pounds, A Novelette

A Hundred Pounds, A Novelette: To Which Is Added, Bailed Up With A Whitewash Brush is a book written by James Brunton Stephens in 1876. The book is a collection of two short stories. The first story, A Hundred Pounds, is a novelette that follows the story of a young man named Tom who comes into possession of a hundred pounds. Tom's newfound wealth leads him down a dangerous path, as he becomes involved with a group of criminals who are after his money. The second story, Bailed Up With A Whitewash Brush, is a humorous tale about a man who gets stuck in a chimney while trying to escape from the police. The book is a quick and entertaining read that provides a glimpse into the world of 19th century literature.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.