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To {lamp th' Opinions of Mankind, One, who if chance he find thee trip, Will felze at once his critic Whip, As pleas'd as scaliger or bentley.

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  • PublisherForgotten Books
  • Publication date2020
  • ISBN 10 1333168888
  • ISBN 13 9781333168889
  • BindingPaperback
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Number of pages60

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems that satirizes the speculative excesses of the British economy in the 18th century. Written from the perspective of various characters, the poems offer a scathing critique of the rampant speculation and financial recklessness that gripped society at the time. The author uses humor and wit to expose the folly of those who sought to profit from risky financial schemes, while also lamenting the negative consequences of their actions on the nation as a whole. Through its vivid descriptions and sharp social commentary, this book provides valuable insights into the dangers of unchecked speculation and the importance of responsible economic behavior. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333168889_0

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