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

Dexter, Timothy

ISBN 10: 9375368998 / ISBN 13: 9789375368991

Published by Alpha Edition, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sporting Dictionary, and Rural Repository, Volume 1 Of General Information upon Every Subject Appertaining to the Sports of the Field
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9375368998
• ISBN 13: 9789375368991
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.