Memoirs Of Remarkable Misers V1 (1863)

Memoirs of Remarkable Misers Volume 1 is a book written by Cyrus Redding and published in 1863. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of individuals who were known for their extreme frugality and miserliness. These individuals come from various backgrounds and time periods, including kings, merchants, and commoners. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different individual. The first chapter is dedicated to the famous miser John Elwes, who lived in the 18th century and was known for his extreme thriftiness. Other chapters feature individuals such as the wealthy merchant Daniel Dancer, who lived in the 18th century and was known for his eccentricities, and the Scottish miser John Campbell, who lived in the 19th century and was known for his extreme frugality.The book provides a fascinating look into the lives of these individuals and their unusual habits and behaviors. It also explores the societal and cultural factors that may have contributed to their miserliness. Overall, Memoirs of Remarkable Misers Volume 1 is an entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in the history of frugality and extreme thriftiness.In Two Volumes.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.