Rare Old Chums (1918)

Rare Old Chums is a novel written by Will Allen Dromgoole and published in 1918. The story follows the lives of three lifelong friends, Jim, Bob, and Tom, who grew up together in a small Tennessee town. As they enter adulthood, they each pursue different paths, but their friendship remains strong.Jim becomes a successful lawyer and moves to the city, while Bob stays in their hometown and becomes a farmer. Tom, on the other hand, is restless and decides to travel the world. Despite their different lifestyles, the three friends stay in touch through letters and occasional visits.As the years pass, the friends face various challenges and tragedies. Jim struggles with alcoholism, Bob's farm is destroyed by a storm, and Tom is captured and held as a prisoner of war during World War I. Through it all, their friendship endures and they continue to support each other.Rare Old Chums is a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the bonds that can last a lifetime. Dromgoole's vivid descriptions of small-town life in Tennessee and the struggles of the characters make this a timeless classic.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.