The Trufflers - format ePub

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PROLOGUE—The Young Man at the Stern A THICK, wet night on the southwest coast of Lake Michigan a dozen years ago; a wind that sweeps over the pitching lake and on over the dim white beach with a rush...

Samuel Merwin, Sr. was an American playwright and author. He attended Northwestern University and between 1905 and 1911 he worked as associate editor and finally editor of SUCCESS magazine. In 1907 the...

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In Samuel Merwin's "The Trufflers," readers are immersed in a rich tapestry of adventure and intrigue within the world of treasure hunting. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the...

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In "Henry Is Twenty," Samuel Merwin presents a poignant coming-of-age narrative that captures the essence of youth, the quest for identity, and the complexities of adult responsibilities. Set against...

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