The Barbers Or The Road To Riches

By William Hutton

Book Overview

The Barbers Or The Road To Riches is a novel written by William Hutton. The story revolves around two barbers, John and Thomas, who are determined to become rich and successful. They come up with various schemes and plans to make money, including starting a lottery, selling fake medicines, and even becoming highwaymen. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including run-ins with the law and their own moral dilemmas. The novel is set in the 18th century and provides a vivid portrayal of life during that time period, including the social and economic conditions of the era. The Barbers Or The Road To Riches is a satirical and humorous take on the pursuit of wealth and success, and is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or social commentary.By fortune is your honour grown O'er heads much taller than your own;. You win the race obtain the prize, From legs of far superior size. Yet you are the same in every look, My long lost friend, Abraham Cook.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419153579
• ISBN13: 9781419153570
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"