""Colonel Jack"" is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. The story follows the life of a young orphan, Jack, who is forced to live on the streets of London and turn to a life of crime to survive. He becomes a skilled thief and pickpocket, but is eventually caught and sent to prison. While in prison, he meets a wealthy gentleman who takes him under his wing and helps him turn his life around. Jack becomes a soldier and rises through the ranks to become a colonel, but his past catches up with him and he ...
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""Colonel Jack"" is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1722. The story follows the life of a young orphan, Jack, who is forced to live on the streets of London and turn to a life of crime to survive. He becomes a skilled thief and pickpocket, but is eventually caught and sent to prison. While in prison, he meets a wealthy gentleman who takes him under his wing and helps him turn his life around. Jack becomes a soldier and rises through the ranks to become a colonel, but his past catches up with him and he is forced to confront his criminal past. The novel explores themes of redemption, class, and social mobility, and is a vivid portrayal of life in 18th century London. Defoe's writing style is engaging and immersive, and the story is both entertaining and thought-provoking. ""Colonel Jack"" is a classic of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the time.Full title: The History and Remarkable Life Of the truly Honourable Col. Jacque, commonly call'd Col. Jack, who was Born a Gentleman, put 'Prentice to a Pick-Pocket, was Six and Twenty Years a Thief, and then Kidnapp'd to Virginia, Came back a Merchant; was Five times married to Four Whores; went into the Wars, behav'd bravely, got Preferment, was made Colonel of a Regiment, came over, and fled with the Chevalier, is still abroad compleating a Life of Wonders, and resolves to dye a General.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.
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