An Apology for the Life of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, the King of the Beggars (1775)

""An Apology For The Life Of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, The King Of The Beggars"" is a memoir written by the titular Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew and published in 1775. The book details the life of Carew, who was known as the ""King of the Beggars"" due to his ability to live off of the generosity of others. Born to a wealthy family in England, Carew ran away from home at a young age and joined a group of gypsies. He eventually became a skilled con artist and beggar, traveling throughout England and Europe and living off of the kindness of strangers. The book is written in a conversational tone and offers a firsthand account of Carew's adventures and experiences as a beggar. It also includes anecdotes about the various scams and cons he used to survive, as well as his interactions with other beggars and the wealthy individuals he encountered. Overall, ""An Apology For The Life Of Mr. Bampfylde-Moore Carew, Commonly Called, The King Of The Beggars"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a notorious figure from 18th century England.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.