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Wonderful Characters Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Most Remarkable Persons of Every Age and Nation

Wonderful Characters Comprising Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Most Remarkable Persons of Every Age and Nation

Wilson, Henry

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1161407758
ISBN13: 9781161407754
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 542
Weight: 3.38
Height: 1.19 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Wonderful Characters is a book written by Henry Wilson that offers a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the most remarkable people throughout history. The book is a collection of memoirs and anecdotes that provide an in-depth look at the lives of individuals from every age and nation.The book includes a diverse range of individuals, from famous figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Elizabeth I to lesser-known but equally fascinating characters such as the eccentric Frenchman, the Marquis de Sade. Each chapter is dedicated to a different person, and the author provides a detailed account of their life story, achievements, and notable quirks.The book is not only informative but also entertaining, as the author injects a sense of humor and wit into his writing. The stories are engaging and often surprising, revealing the human side of historical figures that are often portrayed as distant and unapproachable.Overall, Wonderful Characters is an excellent read for anyone interested in history, biography, or simply enjoys a good story. The book offers a unique perspective on some of the most fascinating individuals throughout history and provides a glimpse into their lives and personalities.1834. It has been well observed by one of the greatest of British bards, that �������the proper study of mankind is man;' and the great Lord Bacon has remarked �������that it would much conduce to the magnanimity and honor of man, if a collection were made of the ultimities (as the schools speak) or summities (as Pindar) of human nature; that is, what is the last and highest pitch to which man's nature, of itself, hath ever reached in all the perfections of both body and mind.' Thus this volume. Illustrated.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.

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