Norfleet - Paperback

by J. Frank Norfleet (Author)

Norfleet is a memoir written by J. Frank Norfleet, an American businessman who was swindled out of his life savings in the early 1900s. The book tells the story of how Norfleet, a successful rancher and businessman, was tricked by a group of con artists who promised him huge returns on his investments. Norfleet invested all his money in the scheme, only to realize later that he had been duped. Determined to seek justice, Norfleet embarked on a mission to track down the con artists and bring them to justice. He traveled across the United States, posing as a wealthy investor and gathering evidence against the fraudsters. Norfleet's journey took him from Texas to New York, and he encountered a variety of characters along the way, including corrupt police officers and other con artists.Norfleet eventually succeeded in bringing the fraudsters to trial, and the book provides a detailed account of the legal proceedings that followed. The memoir also includes reflections on Norfleet's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his faith in God.Overall, Norfleet is a gripping and inspiring tale of one man's determination to seek justice and overcome adversity. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century America and the challenges faced by those who fell victim to financial fraud.This work contains the actual experiences of J. Frank Norfleet, a Texas rancher, and his 30,000 mile transcontinental chase after five confidence men. This true story takes the reader from the Atlantic to the Pacific in Norfleet's four year chase after a gang of international swindlers. Prior to his contact with this gang, Norfleet had been a man of peace, with kindest feeling toward all humanity and malice toward none. This is a wonderful adventure which will keep the reader enthralled.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.