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Embark on an enthralling journey through the streets of 19th-century New York with Walt Whitman's Life and Adventures of Jack Engle. This rediscovered literary treasure weaves a compelling tale of mystery, love, and the human spirit. Whitman's narrative skills shine as he guides you through the twists and turns of Jack Engle's life, bringing to life a vivid tapestry of characters and experiences. Immerse yourself in this captivating audiobook, a testament to Whitman's storytelling prowess and his enduring impact on American literature.

This novella tells the story of a ten-year-old Black boy named Pictorial Review “Pic” Jackson, who lives with his grandfather in North Carolina in the 1940s. After his grandfather dies and Pic is living with another relative, his older brother, Slim, shows up to take him out of that dysfunctional home, and they journey from the rural South to New York City. They head for Harlem, where Slim lives with his girlfriend and where Pic sees firsthand the economic hard times his brother is experiencing. After losing job after job, Slim sends his pregnant girlfriend off to San Francisco.