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An Apology For The Life Of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, The King Of The Beggars (1775)

An Apology For The Life Of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, The King Of The Beggars (1775)

Jones, Thomas
Carew, Bampfylde-Moore

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralPoverty & Social Work

ISBN10: 1436985951
ISBN13: 9781436985956
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.59
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Apology For The Life Of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, The King Of The Beggars is a memoir written by Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew himself and published in 1775. The book details the life of the author, who was known as The King of the Beggars due to his ability to live off the charity of others. Carew was born into a wealthy family but chose to run away and live a life of adventure and deception. He traveled throughout England and Europe, posing as a member of the aristocracy, a sailor, and even a Native American. The book provides a fascinating look into the life of a notorious trickster and con artist, as well as a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of 18th-century England. The memoir is written in a witty and entertaining style, with Carew often poking fun at himself and his exploits. Overall, An Apology For The Life Of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew is a captivating and unique read that sheds light on a fascinating historical figure.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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