Publisher's Synopsis
""King Tom and the Runaways"" is a novel written by Louis Pendleton and published in 1891. The story is set in a Georgia swamp and follows the adventures of two boys, Tom and Jack, who run away from their homes and end up living in the wilderness. They soon meet an African American man named King Tom, who becomes their mentor and teaches them how to survive in the swamp. The boys encounter various challenges, including dangerous animals and hostile strangers, but with King Tom's guidance, they learn to overcome these obstacles. Along the way, they also learn important life lessons about courage, perseverance, and the importance of friendship. The book is a classic adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.
