The Mucker is an action-packed adventure novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally serialized in All-Story Weekly in 1914. Unlike Burroughs' more famous works like Tarzan or John Carter of Mars , The Mucker is a grittier tale centered on a morally ambiguous antihero who embarks on a journey of redemption. The story follows Billy Byrne, a rough and brawling street thug from Chicago, known as "the mucker" (slang for a lowlife or troublemaker). Billy is a product of a harsh urban environment, with little regard for ...
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The Mucker is an action-packed adventure novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, originally serialized in All-Story Weekly in 1914. Unlike Burroughs' more famous works like Tarzan or John Carter of Mars , The Mucker is a grittier tale centered on a morally ambiguous antihero who embarks on a journey of redemption. The story follows Billy Byrne, a rough and brawling street thug from Chicago, known as "the mucker" (slang for a lowlife or troublemaker). Billy is a product of a harsh urban environment, with little regard for morality or social norms. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he is shanghaied onto a ship bound for the South Pacific. During his adventures, the ship is wrecked, and Billy and his crewmates are stranded on a remote island. There, Billy encounters Barbara Harding, a refined and wealthy woman who is also stranded. While Billy initially behaves selfishly, his interactions with Barbara spark a change within him, forcing him to confront his own values and humanity. The story transitions into an epic adventure filled with battles, survival, and romance as Billy fights to protect Barbara from various threats, including savage islanders and greedy villains. Over time, Billy transforms into a noble and selfless man, ultimately winning Barbara's respect and admiration. The Mucker is often praised for its raw, compelling protagonist and its departure from the idealized heroes of many of Burroughs' other works. It's considered a classic of pulp fiction, blending gritty realism with high adventure.
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Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $33.82, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1925 by Methuen and Co.
Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $48.94, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2025 by Lushena Books.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 322 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $49.36, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2025 by Lushena Books.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 322 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $27.00, very good condition, Sold by Kenneth Mallory, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1974 by Ace Books.
Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $33.73, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2025 by Lushena Books.
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Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $74.00, very good condition, Sold by Bibliodditiques rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waterloo, ON, CANADA, published 1921 by Grosset & Dunlap.
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J. Allen St. John. Very Good in poor jacket. TIght binding. Red coverboards. No chips, tears, creases on pages. Black and white frontis illustration. Some surface wear on coverboards. Dust jacket is in a clear removable mylar sleeve. Front flap is detached but held in place by the sleeve. Jacket is toned and has surface wear, chips, creases. Edge of text block is toned. Previous owner's name in pencil on front endpaper. Size: Sm 8vo (7.5" to 8").414 pp.
Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $76.95, good condition, Sold by Sequitur Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boonsboro, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1921 by A. C. McClurg & Co.
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Good. Size: 7x5x1; Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Shelf wear. Gutter starting. Though scholars have long disparaged Edgar Rice Burroughs, he remained a popular writer into the twenty-first century, suggesting that critical reappraisals are overdue. Dozens of his novels remain in print, and numerous enthusiasts keep publishing meticulously researched books and articles about his fiction. He displays powerful virtues as a mythmaker, capable of creating memorable heroes and persuasive imaginary worlds. While the jungle hero Tarzan is his most famous character, Burroughs also produced celebrated science-fiction novels, Westerns, historical novels, and adventures set in contemporary times.
Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $14.88, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published by Ballantine Books.
Add this copy of The Mucker to cart. $14.88, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published by Ballantine Books.
