Publisher's Synopsis
The History and Remarkable Life of the Truly Honorable Colonel Jacque, Commonly Called Colonel Jack is a novel written by Daniel Defoe. The book is a fictional autobiography of a man named Colonel Jack, who is born into poverty in seventeenth-century England. Despite his humble beginnings, Colonel Jack rises to become a successful thief and eventually a respected member of society.The novel follows Colonel Jack's life from his childhood to his old age, detailing his various adventures and misadventures along the way. Colonel Jack is a complex character who is both a criminal and a gentleman, and Defoe uses his story to explore themes of morality, class, and identity.Throughout the book, Colonel Jack navigates the criminal underworld of London, becoming a skilled pickpocket and thief. However, he eventually decides to turn his life around and becomes a successful businessman and member of high society. Along the way, he must confront his past and the choices he has made, and ultimately find redemption for his past sins.The History and Remarkable Life of the Truly Honorable Colonel Jacque, Commonly Called Colonel Jack is a classic work of English literature, and is considered one of Defoe's greatest works. It is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the struggle for self-improvement.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.
