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William—the outlaw

Chapter 1: WILLIAM—THE OUTLAW
By Richmal Crompton
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A collection of comic short stories chronicles a resourceful, often rebellious schoolboy and his small band of friends as they contrive schemes, defy authority, and turn everyday frustrations into imaginative adventures. Episodes range from plotting to avoid afternoon classes and declaring themselves outlaws to clashes with new neighbors and the adults who try to manage them. Humor arises from misunderstandings, exaggerated plans, and juvenile logic, while recurring themes include childhood defiance, loyalty among friends, and the tension between adult order and youthful freedom.

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Title: William—the outlaw

Author: Richmal Crompton

Illustrator: Thomas Henry

Release date: May 10, 2023 [eBook #70736]

Language: English

Original publication: United Kingdom: George Newnes Limited, 1927

Credits: Alan, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK WILLIAM—THE OUTLAW ***

WILLIAM—THE OUTLAW

By the Same Author

(1) JUST WILLIAM
(2) MORE WILLIAM
(3) WILLIAM AGAIN
(4) WILLIAM—THE FOURTH
(5) STILL WILLIAM
(6) WILLIAM—THE CONQUEROR
(7) WILLIAM—THE OUTLAW
(8) WILLIAM—IN TROUBLE
(9) WILLIAM—THE GOOD
(10) WILLIAM
(11) WILLIAM—THE BAD
(12) WILLIAM’S HAPPY DAYS
(13) WILLIAM’S CROWDED HOURS
(14) WILLIAM—THE PIRATE
(15) WILLIAM—THE REBEL
(16) WILLIAM—THE GANGSTER
(17) WILLIAM—THE DETECTIVE
(18) SWEET WILLIAM
(19) WILLIAM—THE SHOWMAN
(20) WILLIAM—THE DICTATOR
(21) WILLIAM’S BAD RESOLUTION
(22) WILLIAM—THE FILM STAR
(23) WILLIAM DOES HIS BIT
(24) WILLIAM CARRIES ON
(25) WILLIAM AND THE BRAINS TRUST
(26) JUST WILLIAM’S LUCK
(27) WILLIAM—THE BOLD
(28) WILLIAM AND THE TRAMP
(29) WILLIAM AND THE MOON ROCKET
(30) WILLIAM AND THE SPACE ANIMAL
(31) WILLIAM’S TELEVISION SHOW } First
(32) WILLIAM—THE EXPLORER  } Editions
(33) WILLIAM’S TREASURE TROVE }

“JUST WHAT I WANTED,” SAID THE ARTIST; “A DIRTY
RAPSCALLIAN OF A BOY WITH A CROOKED TIE AND A
GRIMY COLLAR.”

(See page 140)

WILLIAM—THE
OUTLAW

BY
RICHMAL CROMPTON

ILLUSTRATED BY
THOMAS HENRY

LONDON
GEORGE NEWNES LIMITED
TOWER HOUSE, SOUTHAMPTON STREET
LONDON, W.C. 2

© RICHMAL CROMPTON LAMBURN 1927

First Published 1927
Twenty-second Impression 1948
Twenty-third Impression 1951
Twenty-fourth Impression 1953
Twenty-fifth Impression 1957
Twenty-sixth (Abridged) Impression 1963

Printed in Great Britain by
Cox & Wyman Ltd., London, Fakenham and Reading

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I. William—the Outlaw 13
II. The Terrible Magician 29
III. Georgie and the Outlaws 60
IV. William and the White Elephants 83
V. The Stolen Whistle 109
VI. William Finds a Job 131
VII. William’s Busy Day 157