A Pickle for the Knowing Ones by Timothy Dexter
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| Author | Dexter, Timothy, 1747-1806 |
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| Title | A Pickle for the Knowing Ones |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Pickle for the Knowing Ones" by Timothy Dexter is a unique literary work written in the early 19th century. It is an autobiographical text laced with elements of satire, philosophy, and social commentary. The book reflects Dexter's eccentric personality and his reflections on society, politics, and his own life experiences. In this curious production, Dexter gives readers a glimpse into his life as a wealthy and unconventional man from Newburyport. He shares his endeavors in various businesses, his self-proclaimed title of "Lord," and his interactions with the local society. The text is characterized by unconventional spelling and grammar, making it a colorful and challenging read. Through his humor and insight, Dexter critiques social norms, the legal system, and organized religion while presenting his thoughts on justice, community, and human nature, often intertwining them with anecdotes from his personal life, including his experiences with family and marriage. The book is essentially a testament to Dexter's idiosyncratic worldview and provides a fascinating snapshot of the social dynamics of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | Dexter, Timothy, 1747-1806 |
| Subject | Newburyport (Mass.) -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43453 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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