A Vagabond In New York (1913)

A Vagabond In New York is a novel written by Oliver Madox Hueffer in 1913. The story follows the journey of a young Englishman named John Kemp who travels to New York City in search of adventure and a new life. Kemp, who is a self-proclaimed vagabond, takes on odd jobs and explores the city, meeting a variety of interesting characters along the way. He becomes involved in the lives of a wealthy family, the Vanes, and falls in love with their daughter, Alice. However, his unconventional lifestyle clashes with their expectations and he is forced to choose between his love for Alice and his desire for freedom. The novel explores themes of class, love, and identity in the context of early 20th century New York City. Hueffer's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants provide a unique perspective on the era and offer a glimpse into the life of a ""vagabond"" in a rapidly changing world.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.