Light-Fingered Gentry : Legare Street Press : 9781020901836 : 1020901837 : 18 Jul 2023 : Light-Fingered Gentry is a gripping novel of political corruption and moral decay. Set against the backdrop of Gilded Age New York City, this tale follows the intertwined lives and fates of a group of ambitious politicians and businessmen. David Graham Phillips's classic work of fiction is a must-read for fans of political drama and intrigue. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the pres