Description:
Boston: Printed for John Wilkey, 1822. 12mo. 36pp. Stitched and untrimmed, as issued, with woodcut frontis of Wilson. Scattered foxing. Good+. Wilson's reclusive life "excited so much curiosity in the western part of the state" of Pennsylvania. His beautiful sister became infatuated with and was "shamefully seduced by a wretch," who impregnated her. A jury convicted her of infanticide; she was executed-- her brother arrived a few minutes too late with a pardon, signed by the Governor. Grief-stricken, Wilson withdrew from the world. The first edition of 1821 is rare, OCLC recording only the copy at AAS. This offering is the second edition. It later appeared in the 1830's as 'The Pennsylvania Hermit.' Howes W515.
Search Results: the happy man or the life
You searched for:
- Title: the happy man or the life
Results 1 - 1 of 1
THE SWEETS OF SOLITUDE! OR DIRECTIONS TO MANKIND HOW THEY MAY BE HAPPY IN A "MISERABLE WORLD!" AND INSURE A GLORIOUS INHERITANCE IN THAT WHICH IS TO COME. BY AMOS WILSON, WHO LIVED 19 YEARS IN A CAVE, SECLUDED FROM THE SOCIETY OF MAN. ANNEXED IS A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF SAID WILSON, THE EXTRAORDINARY MANNER IN WHICH HE SPENT THE 19 YEARS OF HIS SECLUSION, AND THE PARTICULARS OF THE MELANCHOLLY EVENT WHICH LED HIM TO PREFER A SOLITARY LIFE
by Wilson, Amos
- Used
- Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Woodbridge, Connecticut, United States
- Item Price
-
SGD 239.61SGD 9.58 shipping to USA
Show Details
Item Price
SGD 239.61
SGD 9.58
shipping to USA
Didn’t find what you’re looking for?
Try adding this search to your want list. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, we’ll send you an email. Best of all, it’s free.
Add to Want List
Are you a frequent reader or book collector?
Join the Bibliophile's Club and save 10% on every purchase, every day — up to $20 savings per order!
Social Responsibility
Did you know that since 2004, Biblio has used its profits to build 16 public libraries in rural villages of South America?
