The Fortune Hunter

The Fortune Hunter is a novel by David Graham Phillips that tells the story of a young man named Amos Judd who becomes a successful businessman in the early 1900s. Judd is a self-made man who rises from poverty to wealth through hard work and determination. He is driven by his desire to succeed and make a name for himself in the world.The novel is set in New York City and covers a period of several years in Judd's life. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Alice Van Kirk. Alice is the daughter of a wealthy family, and Judd sees her as the key to his success and happiness.As Judd pursues Alice, he must navigate the complex social and economic landscape of New York City. He faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of Alice's family and the machinations of his business rivals.Despite these challenges, Judd remains determined to win Alice's heart and secure his place in the world. The Fortune Hunter is a compelling tale of ambition, love, and the pursuit of success in a rapidly changing world. It offers a vivid portrait of New York City in the early 1900s and explores the themes of social class, wealth, and power that continue to resonate today.He put the ten in his pocket, when Dippel's eyes closed he stooped and retrieved the twenty with stealth--and skill. When the twenty was hidden, and the small but typical operation in high finance was complete, he shook Dippel. I say, old man, '' he said, hadn't you better let me keep your money for you? I'm afraid you'll lose it.''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