Publisher's Synopsis
""Craque O'Doom"" is a novel written by Mary Hartwell Catherwood and published in 1881. The story takes place in the French Canadian settlement of Detroit in the 18th century. The main character, Craque O'Doom, is a young man who is known for his wild and reckless behavior. He is also known for his love of gambling and his ability to win at any game he plays. However, his luck begins to change when he falls in love with a young woman named Marie, who is engaged to another man. Craque becomes obsessed with Marie and will stop at nothing to win her over. As he becomes more desperate, he turns to darker and more dangerous forms of gambling, which ultimately lead to his downfall. The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions.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.
