Orion, The Gold Beater Or True Hearts And False

Orion, The Gold Beater Or True Hearts And False: A Tale Of New York Life is a novel written by Sylvanus Cobb Jr. and first published in 1896. The story takes place in New York City and follows the life of Orion, a skilled gold beater who is wrongly accused of a crime and sent to prison. While in prison, he befriends a man named Harry and together they plan to escape and clear Orion's name. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters including corrupt politicians, greedy businessmen, and kind-hearted individuals who help them on their journey. Throughout the novel, themes of friendship, loyalty, and the corrupt nature of society are explored. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in New York City during the late 19th century and offers a compelling story of one man's fight for justice and redemption.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.