Tilbury Nogo (1900) - George John Whyte-Melville

Tilbury Nogo is a novel written by George John Whyte-Melville in 1900. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of Tilbury Nogo, a wealthy and eccentric Englishman who is known for his love of horse racing and gambling. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which tells a different story about Tilbury Nogo and his adventures.In the first part, Tilbury Nogo is introduced as a man who is obsessed with winning at the races. He spends his days at the track, placing bets and trying to outsmart his fellow gamblers. However, his love of gambling leads him down a dangerous path, and he soon finds himself in debt to some very dangerous people.In the second part of the novel, Tilbury Nogo travels to America to try his luck at the horse races there. He meets a beautiful woman named Miss Dolly Varden, who he becomes infatuated with. However, his obsession with winning at the races soon gets in the way of his relationship with Miss Varden, and he finds himself in trouble once again.The third and final part of the novel sees Tilbury Nogo return to England, where he becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a stolen racehorse. He must use all of his wit and cunning to clear his name and restore his reputation.Tilbury Nogo is a gripping tale of a man who is consumed by his love of gambling and horse racing. It is a story of obsession, danger, and redemption, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy tales of adventure and intrigue.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.

EAN: 9781120943613