Publisher's Synopsis
Young Wallingford is a novel written by George Randolph Chester that tells the story of a young man named Ben Wallingford who is determined to make a fortune through any means necessary. Ben is a charming and cunning individual who uses his wit and intelligence to swindle others out of their money. He starts off small, selling fake stock certificates and running a shady gambling operation, but soon sets his sights on bigger targets. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Fanny, who is unaware of his illicit activities. As Ben's schemes become more daring, he finds himself in danger of being caught by the law and losing everything he has worked for. The novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of money. It is a fast-paced and entertaining story that offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century America.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.
