Outside The Law (1905)

Outside The Law is a novel written by James Barnes and first published in 1905. Set in New York City during the early 1900s, the story follows the life of a young man named Jimmie Dale, who is a wealthy socialite by day and a master thief by night. Jimmie is known as ""The Gray Seal"" in the criminal underworld, and he uses his skills to steal from the rich and give to the poor.However, Jimmie's life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a letter from a mysterious woman who knows his secret identity and blackmails him into using his skills to help her. As Jimmie carries out her requests, he becomes entangled in a web of danger and intrigue that threatens to expose him to the authorities and destroy his reputation.Throughout the novel, Barnes explores themes of justice, morality, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. Jimmie's dual identity as both a criminal and a hero raises questions about the nature of crime and punishment, and the novel ultimately asks whether it is possible to be outside the law and still be a force for good.Overall, Outside The Law is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the criminal underworld of early 20th century New York City.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.