Scoundrels And Company (1899)

Scoundrels and Company is a novel written by Coulson Kernahan and first published in 1899. The book follows the story of a young man named Robert Pendleton who is the heir to a large fortune. Robert is a kind-hearted and naive young man who is easily swayed by the people around him. He falls in with a group of scoundrels who convince him to use his money to fund their various schemes and scams.As Robert becomes more involved with the group, he begins to realize that they are not the honorable men he thought they were. He is torn between his loyalty to them and his own sense of morality. Along the way, Robert falls in love with a young woman named Grace who tries to steer him away from the scoundrels and towards a more virtuous path.The novel explores themes of morality, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of wealth. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of trusting the wrong people and the importance of staying true to one’s own values. Scoundrels and Company is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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.