Martin Faber the Story of a Criminal

Martin Faber: The Story of a Criminal is a novel written by William Gilmore Simms. The story revolves around the life of Martin Faber, a young man who is forced to leave his hometown in South Carolina after he is accused of stealing a horse. He then sets out on a journey to the North, where he becomes a successful businessman and marries a wealthy woman.However, his past catches up with him when he is recognized by someone from his hometown. Martin is then forced to flee once again, this time to Europe. He becomes involved in a series of criminal activities and is eventually caught and imprisoned.The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It also provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of the United States in the mid-19th century.Simms' writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a strong sense of place, which transport the reader to the various settings of the story. Overall, Martin Faber: The Story of a Criminal is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers insight into the complexities of human nature.He sprung upon his feet with undisguised horror. His face was ashen pale--his lips were parted in affright; and while I held one of his hands, the other involuntarily was passed over, entirely concealing his eyes. What prompted me to the narration I know not. I could not resist the impulse--I was compelled to speak. It was my fate. I described my crime--I dwelt upon all its particulars; but with a caution, strangely inconsistent with the open confidence I had manifested, I changed the name of the victim--I varied the period, and falsified, in my narrative, all the localities of the crime.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.