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Jack of Newburyis an incisive yet remarkably entertaining work of narrative prose--and one that was extremely popular when it was published in the 1590s. The title character, an apprentice weaver, marries his former master's wife, expands her cloth business into an enormous enterprise,... Read Full Overview

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The History of John Winchcomb, usually called Jack of Newbury, the Famous Clothier is a book written by Thomas Deloney and published in 1859. The book tells the story of John Winchcomb, a successful clothier from Newbury, England, who lived during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

The History of John Winchcomb: Usually Called Jack of Newbury, The Famous Clothier is a historical novel written by Thomas Deloney and first published in 1859. The book tells the story of John Winchcomb, a wealthy clothier who lived in the town of Newbury during the reign of... Read Full Overview