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This annotated edition features:

* Historical Context
* A Short Introduction To The Literary Period of The 19th Century
* A Historical Timeline of Key Events From The Era

"A Pickle for the Knowing Ones" is a unique and memorable addition to the American autobiographies of the 19th Century showcasing Lord Timothy Dexter's distinctive personality and writing style.
This is the 1848 Fourth Edition version of the original 1802 text.

Excerpt
Timothy Dexter, the author of the following curious and unique production, entitled "A Pickle for the Knowing Ones," which is here re-printed verbatim et spellatim from the original edition, was born in Malden, January 22, 1747. Having served an apprenticeship with a leather dresser, he commenced business in Newburyport shortly after he was one and twenty, and being industrious and economical, he soon found himself in good circumstances.

About
"A Pickle for the Knowing Ones" is a fascinating personal memoir by Lord Timothy Dexter, an eccentric and self-made man who defied convention and rose to success through a series of unusual business ventures. Originally published in 1802, this unusual short autobiography known for its unique writing style includes the "punctuation page" which he famously added in the second edition. Dexter's memoir is filled with his witty observations, sharp criticisms, and strange musings on life, society, and politics. He frequently complains about the perceived injustices of the world and the ignorance of his peers, offering scathing critiques of everything from the government to organized religion. But what sets Dexter's memoir apart is his unconventional use of punctuation, which includes a liberal and often random placement of commas, periods, and other marks. Dexter believed that his use of punctuation was not only correct but also innovative.
Through his humorous and often absurd observations, Dexter provides a unique window into the mind of an eccentric and self-made man.

A Classic Reprint
This Unusual Short Autobiography will make a fantastic addition to your own classic’s library, as well as an excellent gift to those fascinated with 19th Century Autobiographies or even those Autobiographical Writings buffs in your life. We at Century Bound, take every care to ensure that the original integrity of this book has been preserved to the highest degree. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unaltered from the original author's publication, keeping the books’ original form for your enjoyment.