In the story "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry, Jimmy Valentine is in jail for safe-cracking. He is a skilled safecracker who was caught during a bank robbery and sentenced to prison.
Henry O. Hildreth has written: 'Norfolk County manual, and year book for 1876'
its when ben decieds to leave jimmy and not to take him to jail because ben knew that jimmy changed
No. O. Henry was sentenced to five years for embezzlement and despite the fact he ran from the law, once in jail he became an honest man. His father was a doctor, and from him O. Henry learned to compound prescriptions. He became a licensed pharmacist.He stayed busy in the jail's infirmary, and evidently never even slept in a sale. He was released on good behavior after three years.
Henry O. Thompson has written: 'Thompson family history' 'The book of Jeremiah' -- subject(s): Bible, Bibliography
The last Leaf!haha
It was published in the book "The Trimmed Lamp and Other Stories of the Four Million" in 1919.
Yes, books written by O. Henry can be worth money, especially first editions and signed copies. The value of a book by O. Henry will depend on factors such as condition, rarity, and desirability to collectors. It is best to consult with a rare book dealer or appraiser for an accurate assessment of value.
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Henry O. Forbes has written: 'A naturalist's wanderings in the Eastern archipelago' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Description and travel, Natural history
O. Henry, whose real name was William Sydney Porter, wrote his first book titled "Cabbages and Kings" in 1904. It is a collection of short stories that revolve around the fictional country of Coralio in Central America.
O. Henry died on June 5, 1910. - Answer from the book Writing is my business: The story of O. Henry. By Peggy Caravantes.
The antagonist in the story "A Retrieved Reformation" by O. Henry is Ben Price, a detective who pursues the main character, Jimmy Valentine. Despite his past as a criminal, Jimmy reforms and tries to live an honest life. Ben Price represents the threat of Jimmy's past catching up to him.