"A Pickle for the Knowing Ones" by Timothy Dexter is a peek into the life of an oddball "Lord" from Newburyport in the 1800s. Filled with his unusual musings and life stories, the book shares Dexter's business ventures, family drama, and opinions on everything from law to religion. Using strange spelling and grammar, Dexter throws humor and sharp opinions at society's rules, the legal system, and even the world. Overall, the book shows us Dexter’s funny take on life and gives us a look at what society was like back then.
A Pickle for the Knowing Ones
By Timothy Dexter
Meet a quirky, self-proclaimed “Lord” who made a fortune, broke all the rules, and wrote a book to tell everyone about it.
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About the AuthorTimothy Dexter, self-styled Lord Timothy Dexter, was an American businessman noted for his eccentric behavior and writings. He became wealthy through marriage and a series of improbably successful investments, and spent his fortune lavishly. Though barely educated or literate, Dexter considered himself "the greatest philosopher in the known world", and authored a book, A Pickle for the Knowing Ones, which espouses his views on various topics and became notorious for its unusual misspellings and grammatical errors.
Timothy Dexter, self-styled Lord Timothy Dexter, was an American businessman noted for his eccentric behavior and writings. He became wealthy through marriage and a series of improbably successful investments, and spent his fortune lavishly. Though barely educated or literate, Dexter considered himself "the greatest philosopher in the known world", and authored a book, A Pickle for the Knowing Ones, which espouses his views on various topics and became notorious for its unusual misspellings and grammatical errors.
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