Booty (1919)

Booty is a novel written by Douglas Grant and first published in 1919. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows the adventures of a young soldier named Jack who is discharged from the army and returns home to England. Jack is struggling to adjust to civilian life and is haunted by the memories of the war. One day, he receives a mysterious letter from an old comrade in arms, inviting him to join a treasure hunting expedition in the Middle East. The expedition is led by a wealthy and eccentric man named Captain Kidd, who promises to share the spoils of their adventure with his crew. Jack is intrigued by the offer and decides to join the expedition. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including a beautiful French woman named Yvonne, who is also seeking her fortune. As they journey deeper into the desert, the group faces a series of challenges and dangers, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and rival treasure hunters. Jack must use all of his training and courage to survive and claim his share of the booty.Booty is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the human cost of war. It is a vivid and engaging portrait of a bygone era, and a reminder of the enduring appeal of tales of treasure and adventure.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.