Colonel Jack is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, published in 1722. The book follows the life of a young boy named Jack, who is abandoned by his mother and left to fend for himself on the streets of London. Jack quickly learns to survive by stealing and begging, but eventually he is caught and sent to a house of correction. After escaping from the house, Jack becomes a highwayman and eventually joins the army, where he rises through the ranks to become a colonel. Along the way, Jack encounters a variety of characters, including fellow criminals, wealthy merchants, and members of the aristocracy. The novel explores themes of class, morality, and redemption, and is considered one of Defoe's most complex and nuanced works.Full title: The History and Remarkable Life Of the truly Honourable Col. Jacque, commonly call'd Col. Jack, who was Born a Gentleman, put 'Prentice to a Pick-Pocket, was Six and Twenty Years a Thief, and then Kidnapp'd to Virginia, Came back a Merchant; was Five times married to Four Whores; went into the Wars, behav'd bravely, got Preferment, was made Colonel of a Regiment, came over, and fled with the Chevalier, is still abroad compleating a Life of Wonders, and resolves to dye a General.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.