Publisher's Synopsis
The Grafters is a novel written by Francis Lynde that was first published in 1906. It is a story of political corruption and greed set in the American West during the early 1900s. The main characters are a group of corrupt politicians and businessmen who are involved in a scheme to defraud the government and enrich themselves at the expense of the people they are supposed to serve.The story revolves around a young lawyer named Dick Falkner, who is hired by a local rancher to investigate the suspicious activities of a group of businessmen who are trying to take over the town. As he delves deeper into the case, Falkner discovers a web of deceit and corruption that reaches all the way to the highest levels of government.The Grafters is a gripping tale of greed, power, and betrayal that exposes the dark underbelly of American politics. It is a timeless story that remains relevant today, as corruption and political scandals continue to plague our society. With its vivid descriptions of the American West and its colorful characters, The Grafters is a classic novel that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.For the moment while the train was hammering in over the switches they stood facing each other fiercely, all masks flung aside, each after his kind; the younger man flushed and battle-mad; the elder white, haggard, tremulous. Kent did not guess, then or ever, how near he came to death. Two years earlier a judge had been shot and maimed on a western circuit and since then, MacFarlane had taken a coward's precaution. Here was a man that knew, and while he lived the cup of trembling might never be put aside.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.
