The Garotters

The Garotters is a novel written by William Dean Howells, originally published in 1884. The story is set in New York City during the 19th century and follows the lives of two young men, Harry and Dick, who are struggling to make a living. Harry is a talented artist, but he is unable to sell his paintings and is forced to work odd jobs to survive. Dick, on the other hand, is a skilled pickpocket who uses his talents to make money on the streets.As the two friends navigate their way through the city, they become entangled in a dangerous world of crime and violence. They encounter a gang of garotters, a group of criminals who strangle their victims and steal their valuables. Harry and Dick are drawn into the garotters' world and must use all their wits and skills to survive.The novel explores themes of poverty, crime, and the struggle for survival in a harsh urban environment. It also offers a vivid portrait of life in New York City during the 19th century, with detailed descriptions of the city's streets, neighborhoods, and social dynamics.Overall, The Garotters is a gripping and suspenseful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of life in 19th century America.ROBERTS, rejecting a mouthful of the cologne with a furious sputter, and springing to his feet: 'Why, you've given me the cologne to DRINK, Agnes! What are you about? Do you want to poison me? Isn't it enough to be robbed at six o'clock on the Common, without having your head soaked in brandy, and your whole system scented up like a barber's shop, when you get home?'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.