The History And Curious Adventures Of Bampfylde-Moore Carew, King Of The Mendicants (1882)

By Thomas Price

Book Overview

""The History and Curious Adventures of Bampfylde-Moore Carew, King of the Mendicants"" is a biographical work written by Thomas Price and originally published in 1882. The book tells the story of Bampfylde-Moore Carew, an English man who lived during the 18th century and became known as the ""King of the Mendicants"". Carew was a notorious rogue and vagabond who spent much of his life wandering the English countryside, living off the generosity of others and engaging in various acts of trickery and deception. The book chronicles Carew's life from his early days as a young man of privilege to his eventual fall from grace and descent into a life of poverty and petty crime. Along the way, readers are treated to a colorful portrait of 18th century England, with its bustling cities, rural landscapes, and colorful cast of characters. The book is filled with anecdotes and stories that showcase Carew's cleverness, wit, and ability to navigate the social and economic realities of his time. Despite his many flaws and questionable deeds, Carew is portrayed as a sympathetic figure, a man who was forced to adapt and survive in a world that offered few opportunities for someone of his background and social status. The book also offers insights into the lives of the poor and marginalized in 18th century England, shedding light on the social and economic inequalities of the time. Overall, ""The History and Curious Adventures of Bampfylde-Moore Carew, King of the Mendicants"" is a fascinating and entertaining read, offering a unique perspective on a colorful and complex figure from English history.""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: 1166293939
• ISBN13: 9781166293932
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"