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. 1800 Excerpt: ... of the poor; the cunning over-reach the simple: separated from all human society, a sort of petty republic is formed-within these walls, in which the two grand levers of whuman activity, indigence and-paslion, play their part as well as without them. Thus, a few years ago, an inhabitant of this mansion picked up money ...
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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. 1800 Excerpt: ... of the poor; the cunning over-reach the simple: separated from all human society, a sort of petty republic is formed-within these walls, in which the two grand levers of whuman activity, indigence and-paslion, play their part as well as without them. Thus, a few years ago, an inhabitant of this mansion picked up money by the mysieries of ' an order of-which he was a member, by admitting, for-a small receptionfee, a considerable "number of worthy proselytes. Another had been favoured with, the permisiion 'top I 254 LIFE or-THE separate his fleeping 'place by a screen, where he lived in' company with-his serss, who, by the duties of' their vaflalage, were obliged to sollow him into this abode. Here he gave a friendly reception to all come-rs, whose looks and dress seemed promifing, and drew from them what money they had, either at cards, ior by giving them a goblet or two of strong punch, with such artifice that never any got out of his clutches without leaving behind them, in his lurking corner, whatever they had, and sometimes even a part of their clothes.--This house, which seems to harbour within its walls only vice and criminality, at times as a sewscattered rays are seen-to mingle in the gloomy-colours of a painted night-piece." Not for the purpose of relieving the shades, but as a small memorial of an unknown generous acftion, the following, anecdote may here be permitteclrto find a place. X '-t A' young german nobleman, who had for a long time indulged himsels in the usual follies os his age, with theutmost thoughtlessness and 'extravagance, was pht into the politzey by his creditors. In this deplorable situation, abandoned by all his former acquaintance, a dainsel of the common class, who had shared his pursein better days, remained true t...
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1800, Printed by A. Strahan for T. N. Longman and O. Rees
Hardcover
Details:
Edition:
Fourth edition, "With Great Additions and a Copious Index."
Publisher:
Printed by A. Strahan for T. N. Longman and O. Rees
Published:
1800
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15510905826
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Seller's Description:
Bookplate on pastedowns; light rubbing at extremities; repaired chip (with the original leather) to the lower corner of Vol. II. 3 vols. Engraved frontispiece in each volume; folding map. 8vo,
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Seller's Description:
Fair. 8vo. 3 volume set. Cloth spine. J. Moore, 1800. Dublin imprint. 5th edition. Internally good, without marks or significant damage. Vol. 1 includes fold out map of Russia. Covers are worn, bindings chipped, front board of vol. 1 detached. Outer visage is not agreeable.
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Seller's Description:
Good. 3 vol. : plates; map; ports. 8vo. Full-bound in contemporary brown leather. Gilt embossed lettering and compartment dividers along spine. Detailed black and white engraved fold out map of Russia and its surrounding environs after contents section of volume I. Tight binding and solid boards. Clean pages with only slight discoloration. Minor cracking to spine edges. Moderate shelf wear and bumping to corners. Scuffing to boards. Overall, a solid collection in readable condition.
