An Apology For The Life Of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, The King Of The Beggars (1775) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164567547)

""An Apology for the Life of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, The King of the Beggars"" is an autobiography written by Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew himself and published in 1775. The book recounts the life of the author, who was known as the ""King of the Beggars"" due to his ability to live as a beggar and trick people into giving him money and other goods. The book begins with Carew's early life as a member of a wealthy family in Devon, England, and his decision to leave his privileged life and become a beggar. He describes his experiences living on the streets, his encounters with other beggars, and the various tricks and scams he used to survive. Carew also writes about his travels throughout England and Europe, where he continued to live as a beggar and gain notoriety for his skills. He recounts his encounters with royalty, including King George II and Queen Caroline, as well as his imprisonment and eventual release from prison. Throughout the book, Carew defends his way of life and argues that he is not a criminal, but rather a skilled performer and entertainer. He also provides insights into the lives of beggars and the challenges they face in society. Overall, ""An Apology for the Life of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, The King of the Beggars"" is a fascinating and unique account of a man who chose to live outside of societal norms and became a legend in his own right.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.

Author: Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Thomas Jones
ISBN-10: 1164567543
ISBN-13: 9781164567547
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 374
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d