The cover page is adapted from The Mucker, a painting completed in 1921 by J. Allen St. John. The cover and title pages feature the League Spartan and Sorts Mill Goudy typefaces created in 2014 and 2009 by The League of Moveable Type. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Allen_St._Johnwww.theleagueofmoveabletype.com/
The Mucker
章节(35)
- Part I: I: Billy Byrne 0:00
- II: Shanghaied 17:43
- III: The Conspiracy 35:18
- IV: Piracy 52:12
- V: Larry Divine Unmasked 1:18:02
- VI: The Mucker at Bay 1:37:05
- VII: The Typhoon 1:55:36
- VIII: The Wreck of the Halfmoon 2:16:45
- IX: Oda Yorimoto 2:36:58
- X: Barbara Captured by Headhunters 2:58:39
- XI: The Village of Yoka 3:32:27
- XII: The Fight in the Palace 3:53:03
- XIII: A Gentleman of France 4:14:58
- XIV: The Mucker Sees a New Light 4:38:23
- XV: The Rescue 4:58:56
- XVI: The Supreme Sacrifice 5:18:50
- XVII: Home Again 5:34:48
- XVIII: The Gulf Between 5:51:58
- Part II: I: The Murder Trial 6:17:32
- II: The Escape 6:36:39
- III: “Five Hundred Dollars Reward” 6:58:19
- IV: On the Trail 7:17:58
- V: One Turn Deserves Another 7:36:10
- VI: “Baby Bandits” 7:58:21
- VII: In Pesita’s Camp 8:21:33
- VIII: Billy’s First Command 8:42:51
- IX: Barbara in Mexico 9:01:30
- X: Billy Cracks a Safe 9:21:08
- XI: Barbara Releases a Conspirator 9:50:52
- XII: Billy to the Rescue 10:12:44
- XIII: Barbara Again 10:36:22
- XIV: ’Twixt Love and Duty 10:57:53
- XV: An Indian’s Treachery 11:21:13
- XVI: Eddie Makes Good 11:43:42
- XVII: “You Are My Girl!” 12:07:32
Billy Byrne, a rough and unpolished young man, finds himself entangled in a series of unexpected events that lead him from the urban jungle of early 20th century Chicago to the high seas and, eventually, to revolutionary Mexico.
When he and a wealthy heiress named Barbara Harding become shipwrecked on a remote island, the harsh realities of survival force Billy to reevaluate his values and confront his own identity. He undergoes a profound transformation, discovering hidden depths of courage, compassion, and integrity within himself. As Billy’s character evolves, so does the dynamic between him and Barbara, creating a captivating narrative that explores themes of identity, redemption, and the impact of one’s past choices.
Edgar Rice Burroughs weaves a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, blending elements of action, suspense, and introspection. Billy’s internal conflict adds depth to the story, making it more than just a typical adventure tale.
“The Mucker” was first serialized in 1914 in All-Story Cavalier Weekly 1914; “Return of The Mucker” appeared in All-Story Weekly in 1916. The two stories were combined into a book by A. C. McClurg & Co. in 1921.