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""A Battling Life, Chiefly In The Civil Service: An Autobiography With Fugitive Papers On Subjects Of Public Importance"" is a book written by Thomas Baker and published in 1885. The book is an autobiography that chronicles the life of Baker, who was a civil servant in the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences in the civil service and the challenges he faced throughout his career. In addition to his personal story, the book also contains several ""fugitive papers"" on subjects of public importance. These papers cover a range of topics, including politics, economics, and social issues. They offer insight into the issues that were important to Baker and his contemporaries, and provide a glimpse into the intellectual climate of the time. Overall, ""A Battling Life, Chiefly In The Civil Service: An Autobiography With Fugitive Papers On Subjects Of Public Importance"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the civil service, as well as the social and political issues of the late 19th century.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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""A Battling Life, Chiefly In The Civil Service: An Autobiography With Fugitive Papers On Subjects Of Public Importance"" is a book written by Thomas Baker and published in 1885. The book is an autobiography that chronicles the life of Baker, who was a civil servant in the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences in the civil service and the challenges he faced throughout his career. In addition to his personal story, the book also contains several ""fugitive papers"" on subjects of public importance. These papers cover a range of topics, including politics, economics, and social issues. They offer insight into the issues that were important to Baker and his contemporaries, and provide a glimpse into the intellectual climate of the time. Overall, ""A Battling Life, Chiefly In The Civil Service: An Autobiography With Fugitive Papers On Subjects Of Public Importance"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the civil service, as well as the social and political issues of the late 19th century.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.