The Life Of The Late John Elwes: Member In Three Successive Parliaments For Berkshire (1791)

By Edward Topham

Book Overview

The Life of the Late John Elwes: Member in Three Successive Parliaments for Berkshire is a biography written by Edward Topham in 1791. The book tells the story of John Elwes, a Member of Parliament who represented the county of Berkshire in three successive parliaments. Elwes was known for his frugality and his extreme thriftiness, which often led him to live in squalor despite his immense wealth. Topham's biography explores Elwes' life, from his wealthy upbringing to his time in parliament, and his eventual death in poverty. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a man who was both admired and ridiculed for his unusual approach to money and his eccentricities. Topham's writing is engaging and informative, and he provides a vivid portrait of Elwes and the society in which he lived. The Life of the Late John Elwes is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of politics, economics, or social attitudes towards wealth and poverty in the late 18th century.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: 116507835X
• ISBN13: 9781165078356
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"