Memoirs Of The Life Of John Mytton is a biography written by the pseudonymous author Nimrod in 1851. The book chronicles the life of John Mytton, an English country gentleman known for his extravagant lifestyle, eccentric behavior, and love of hunting. Mytton inherited a large fortune from his father and spent it recklessly on horses, gambling, and alcohol. He was also known for his love of animals and often kept exotic pets such as bears and monkeys in his home. The book provides a detailed account of Mytton's life, from ...
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Memoirs Of The Life Of John Mytton is a biography written by the pseudonymous author Nimrod in 1851. The book chronicles the life of John Mytton, an English country gentleman known for his extravagant lifestyle, eccentric behavior, and love of hunting. Mytton inherited a large fortune from his father and spent it recklessly on horses, gambling, and alcohol. He was also known for his love of animals and often kept exotic pets such as bears and monkeys in his home. The book provides a detailed account of Mytton's life, from his childhood to his untimely death at the age of 38. It includes anecdotes about his wild behavior, such as riding his horse into a hotel and jumping out of a second-story window, as well as his kindness and generosity towards his friends and family. Nimrod, the author of the book, was a pseudonym used by Charles James Apperley, a writer and sportsman who was a contemporary of Mytton. Nimrod was known for his writing on hunting and sporting events, and his account of Mytton's life is both entertaining and informative. Overall, Memoirs Of The Life Of John Mytton provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a wealthy and eccentric Englishman during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English social history, hunting, or biographies of colorful characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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