This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1853 Excerpt: ...consequence in society to which his restless ambition had led him, he expected that he had now discovered the only sure road to preferment, viz. by making himself so strong a stickler for government, that he would be taken notice of, and promoted. Undei this view of matters, not having ability to distinguish between a ...
Read More
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1853 Excerpt: ...consequence in society to which his restless ambition had led him, he expected that he had now discovered the only sure road to preferment, viz. by making himself so strong a stickler for government, that he would be taken notice of, and promoted. Undei this view of matters, not having ability to distinguish between a real and pretended assistance to the laws of the country, he became the pimp, rather than the friend of government. My rising so suddenly and rapidly into esteem, he, "shall this mushroom of a night be rewarded and caressed by mankind, whilst I have been laboring years in the pursuit, and spent great part of my time and interest in this business, and yet be neglected?" The comparison was too mortifying; and of course, he sought to remove that object from sight which gave him so much pain to view. He was but too successful in his undertaking. He had made his calculation upon answering two purposes in rendering me obnoxious to the laws, viz. gratifying his own private spleen, and gaining the commendations of men in office, who, he expected, would be gratified at my downfall: hence, after my calamity, he made his boasts, that he esteemed the honor he had done bknself in that business so high umbrage. "What" said ly, that he would not part with it for one hundred pounds. Another character in this business, was one Elice Putney, an old girl, who had not borne the character of a Lucretia; and of consequence, finding herself at a low ebb; calculated to make some bold efforts to do away a jealousy there was remaining upon the minds of many, that she was by no means exposed to suffer on account of her virtue. No way appeared so eligible to this antiquated heroine, as tc raise a report, of her having withstood some violent attacks up...
Read Less
Add this copy of Life of the Notorious Stephen Burroughs: Containing to cart. $24.15, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2018 by HardPress Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Life of the Notorious Stephen Burroughs: Containing to cart. $25.72, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop International rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2018 by HardPress Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Add this copy of Life of the Notorious Stephen Burroughs: Containing to cart. $30.54, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2018 by HardPress Ltd.
Add this copy of Life of the Notorious Stephen Burroughs: Containing to cart. $67.25, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Nabu Press.
All Editions of Life of the Notorious Stephen Burroughs: Containing Many Incidents in the Life of This Wonderful Man, Never Before Published, Volumes 1-2
