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

Idioma: inglés

Editorial: Alpha Edition, Delhi, 2025

9375368998 / 9789375368991

  • Tapa blanda
  • Nuevo
Ver todos los detalles

Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino UnidoCitiRetail

Vendedor de 5 estrellas

Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 29 de junio de 2022

Ver los artículos de este vendedor
Tapa blanda

Condición: Nuevo

EUR 25,23

Envío por EUR 43,17 
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America

Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles

Añadir al carrito
Devoluciones gratuitas de 30 días

Descripción del artículo del vendedor

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.

N° de ref. del artículo 9789375368991

Título
The Sporting Dictionary, and Rural Repository, Volume 1 Of General Information upon Every Subject Appertaining to the Sports of the Field (Paperback)
Autor
Timothy Dexter
Editorial
Alpha Edition, Delhi
Año de publicación
2025
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
9375368998
ISBN 13
9789375368991

CitiRetail

Stevenage, Reino Unido

Vendedor de 5 estrellas

Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 29 de junio de 2022

Tarifas de envío de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America

ArtículoDe 7 a 14 días hábilesDe 7 a 60 días hábiles
Primer artículoEUR 43,17EUR 43,17
Los plazos de entrega los establecen los vendedores y varían según el transportista y la ubicación. Los pedidos que pasan por la aduana pueden sufrir retrasos y los compradores son responsables de los aranceles o tarifas asociadas. Los vendedores pueden ponerse en contacto con usted en relación con cargos adicionales para cubrir cualquier aumento en los costes de envío de los artículos.

Métodos de pago

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Descripción de la tienda

Online business

Información empresarial del vendedor

ABC BOOKS LIMITED

10 John Street
London, Reino Unido WC1N 2EB