The Sporting Dictionary, and Rural Repository, Volume 1 Of General Information upon Every Subject Appertaining to the Sports of the Field (Paperback)

Timothy Dexter

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Editore: Alpha Edition, Delhi, 2025

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Paperback. A figure striding through the streets of eighteenth-century New England, draped in eccentric finery and trailed by whispers of scandal and laughter, invites both fascination and disbelief. Few historical personalities have left behind memoirs as unconventional or as gleefully confounding as these, where the boundary between self-satire and earnest confession dissolves in a riot of wit and audacity. Each page brims with the unpredictable energy of a man determined to chronicle his singular path, unburdened by literary convention or social restraint. The narrative is a whirlwind of bizarre true stories, audacious boasts, and sharp, often self-mocking humour, capturing the spirit of early American literature at its most unfiltered. Here, the reader encounters a voice both outrageous and oddly sincere, recounting the exploits of a self-made merchant whose fortunes and follies became the talk of New England. The memoir's structure-deftly chaotic, peppered with idiosyncratic spelling and punctuation-enhances its reputation as one of history's most eccentric memoirs, offering a reading experience as unpredictable as its author's career. For lovers of satirical autobiography and humorous nonfiction, this is a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in the mind of a truly quirky historical figure. The text stands as a testament to the spirit of self-published classics, defying expectations and delighting in its own peculiarity. Its pages are alive with the bracing honesty and irreverence that have intrigued collectors and students of American humour writing for generations. The work's unique voice, at once boastful and self-deprecating, provides a window into the unconventional life stories that colour the tapestry of early America. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those drawn to the offbeat and the extraordinary, it promises a glimpse into a world where the boundaries of sense and nonsense are joyfully blurred. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
The Sporting Dictionary, and Rural Repository, Volume 1 Of General Information upon Every Subject Appertaining to the Sports of the Field (Paperback)
Autore
Timothy Dexter
Editore
Alpha Edition, Delhi
Anno di pubblicazione
2025
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
9375368998
ISBN 13
9789375368991

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