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    Because of the Dollars
    Because of the Dollars
    Because of the Dollars
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    Because of the Dollars

    By Joseph Conrad

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    "Because of the Dollars" is a novel that covers the story of Captain Davidson, an honest and benevolent man, who seeks out a cheat named Bamtz in an attempt to do him a favor. Unfortunately, Davidson's ship also holds a large amount of silver which is bound to cause trouble for the owner when discovered by uncontended eyes. Will the captain be able to protect these treasures?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 8, 2020
    ISBN4064066311902
    Because of the Dollars
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    Joseph Conrad

    Polish-born Joseph Conrad is regarded as a highly influential author, and his works are seen as a precursor to modernist literature. His often tragic insight into the human condition in novels such as Heart of Darkness and The Secret Agent is unrivalled by his contemporaries.

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