Mr. Whitman: A Story of the Brigands (1902)

Mr. Whitman: A Story Of The Brigands is a novel written by Elisabeth Jones Pullen and published in 1902. The story follows the adventures of Mr. Whitman, a wealthy American businessman who travels to Italy to enjoy the country's beauty and culture. However, his trip takes an unexpected turn when he is kidnapped by a group of brigands, who demand a ransom for his release.As Mr. Whitman is held captive by the brigands, he begins to learn more about their way of life and the reasons behind their actions. He also forms a bond with his captors, particularly with their leader, a charismatic man named Angelo. Together, they navigate the challenges of living in the mountains and evading the authorities.Throughout the novel, Pullen explores themes of class, culture, and morality. She portrays the brigands as complex characters with their own motivations and struggles, rather than simple villains. Mr. Whitman's experiences with the brigands also force him to confront his own prejudices and preconceptions about Italy and its people.Overall, Mr. Whitman: A Story Of The Brigands is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Italian culture and history.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.