The Mucker

The Mucker
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 462
Release: 1921
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Burroughs calls up successful motifs from earlier works and recombines them in a roller-coaster fashion. The work starts as a social critique of the inner city, Chicago, but quickly moves to sea. A lost city of Japanese samurai can be found on a tiny Pacific island, and this serves as the action-filled turf of Billy Byrne, a Chicago street thug. He experiences a mutiny among pirates, encounters a lost race of Samurai head-hunter degenerates, must compete with another man for the love of beautiful Barbara, and travels to Mexico where Burroughs combines social history and the traditional Western.

The Mucker (Annotated)

The Mucker (Annotated)
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-01-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781658614207

The Mucker is a novel Edgar Rice Burroughs. Originally two stories, The Mucker begun in August 1913 and published All-Story Weekly in October and November 1914; and The Return of the Mucker begun ... Wikipedia

The Mucker

The Mucker
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2017-12-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981554508

The Mucker is a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Originally two stories, The Mucker begun in August 1913 and published by All-Story Weekly in October and November 1914; and The Return of the Mucker begun in January 1916 and published by All-Story Weekly in June and July 1916.

The Mucker

The Mucker
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the gritty streets of Chicago and the untamed wilds of the Pacific with "The Mucker" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, a gripping tale of redemption, survival, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Prepare to be transported to a world of danger and intrigue as Burroughs weaves a captivating narrative that follows the exploits of Billy Byrne, a rough-and-tumble street fighter with a heart of gold. Follow along as Billy navigates the treacherous underworld of Chicago, where danger lurks around every corner and survival depends on wit, cunning, and sheer determination. Delve into the themes of loyalty, honor, and redemption as Billy embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Through heart-pounding action and unexpected twists, Burroughs explores the complexities of human nature and the universal quest for redemption in the face of adversity. Character analysis offers insight into the motivations and struggles of the novel's protagonists, from the charismatic but troubled Billy Byrne to the enigmatic and alluring Barbara Harding. Each character is brought to life with depth and complexity, allowing readers to empathize with their triumphs and tribulations as they navigate the challenges of a world gone mad. The overall tone of "The Mucker" is one of gritty realism and unrelenting suspense, as Burroughs captures the raw energy and excitement of life on the edge. With its blend of action, adventure, and romance, this book promises an exhilarating ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Critically acclaimed for its vivid characters and pulse-pounding storytelling, "The Mucker" has earned praise from readers and critics alike for its gripping narrative and timeless themes. Burroughs's masterful prose and keen insight into the human psyche make this book a must-read for fans of adventure fiction and classic literature. Targeted towards readers with a love for action-packed storytelling and larger-than-life characters, "The Mucker" appeals to a diverse audience seeking an escape into a world of danger, excitement, and unexpected heroism. Whether you're a longtime fan of Burroughs's work or discovering his writing for the first time, this novel promises an unforgettable reading experience. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "The Mucker," prepare to be swept away by the adrenaline-fueled thrills and heart-stopping twists of Burroughs's masterful storytelling. Let his vivid imagery and richly drawn characters transport you to a world where danger and adventure lurk around every corner. Don't miss your chance to experience the excitement of "The Mucker." Grab your copy today and join Billy Byrne on a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and unexpected heroism in this classic adventure tale that will leave you breathless and wanting more.

The Mucker

The Mucker
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2004-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781592244850

Billy Byrne was a product of the streets and alleys of Chicago's great West Side. From Halsted to Robey, and from Grand Avenue to Lake Street there was scarce a bartender whom Billy knew not by his first name. And, in proportion to their number which was considerably less, he knew the patrolmen and plain clothes men equally as well, but not so pleasantly. His kindergarten education had commenced in an alley back of a feed-store. Here a gang of older boys and men were wont to congregate at such times as they had naught else to occupy their time, and as the bridewell was the only place in which they ever held a job for more than a day or two, they had considerable time to devote to congregating. They were pickpockets and second-story men, made and in the making, and all were muckers, ready to insult the first woman who passed, or pick a quarrel with any stranger who did not appear too burly. By night they plied their real vocations. By day they sat in the alley behind the feedstore and drank beer from a battered tin pail. The question of labor involved in transporting the pail, empty, to the saloon across the street, and returning it, full, to the alley back of the feed-store was solved by the presence of admiring and envious little boys of the neighborhood who hung, wide-eyed and thrilled, about these heroes of their childish lives. Billy Byrne, at six, was rushing the can for this noble band, and incidentally picking up his knowledge of life and the rudiments of his education. By the time he became an adult, he was another thing entirely. . . .

The Mucker

The Mucker
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1921
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Burroughs calls up successful motifs from earlier works and recombines them in a roller-coaster fashion. The work starts as a social critique of the inner city, Chicago, but quickly moves to sea. A lost city of Japanese samurai can be found on a tiny Pacific island, and this serves as the action-filled turf of Billy Byrne, a Chicago street thug. He experiences a mutiny among pirates, encounters a lost race of Samurai head-hunter degenerates, must compete with another man for the love of beautiful Barbara, and travels to Mexico where Burroughs combines social history and the traditional Western.

The Moon Maid

The Moon Maid
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1923
Genre: Moon
ISBN:

In the late twentieth century, Admiral Julian 3rd can get no rest, for he knows his future. He will be reborn as his grandson in the next century to journey through space and make an ominous discovery inside the moon; he will live again in the dark years of the twenty-second century as Julian 9th, who refuses to bow down to the victorious Moon Men; and as Julian 20th, the fierce Red Hawk, he will lead humanity's final battle against the alien invaders in the twenty-fifth century.

Tarzan

Tarzan
Author: Win Scott Eckert
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-10-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781945462269

The Mucker By Edgar Rice Burroughs

The Mucker By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Billy Byrne is a low class American born in Chicago's ghetto. He grows up a thief and a mugger. "Billy was a mucker, a hoodlum, a gangster, a thug, a tough." He is not chivalrous nor kind, and has only meager ethics - never giving evidence against a friend or leaving someone behind. He chooses a life of robbery and violence, disrespecting those who work for a living. He has a deep hatred for wealthy society. He trains as a prizefighter but can not stop drinking. When falsely accused of murder, he flees to San Francisco and is shanghaied aboard a ship. Ironically, enforced sobriety, brutal ship's discipline and productive work improves him. The ship's secret mission is soon enacted - the hijacking of a specific yacht to take a millionaire's daughter, Barbara Harding, for ransom. Originally two stories, The Mucker begun in August 1913 and published by All-Story Weekly in October and November 1914; and The Return of the Mucker begun in January 1916 and published by All-Story Weekly in June and July 1916. The book version was first published by A. C. McClurg on 31 October 1921. From January 1922 to August 1939, Methuen (UK) published a version of The Return of the Mucker under the title The Man Without A Soul.

Pirates of Venus

Pirates of Venus
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: eStar Books
Total Pages: 847
Release: 2012-04-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1612105122

Carson Napier is headed to Mars, but a navagation problem lands him on Venus instead! Where he discovers that this supposidly uninhabited world is filled with people and danger!