A Pickle for the Knowing Ones by Timothy Dexter – A Curious Classic of American Literature
A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is an autobiographical book written in 1802 by American businessman Timothy Dexter. The book is known for its strange spelling, grammar mistakes, and lack of punctuation. Dexter, who became wealthy through lucky business decisions like sending coal to Newcastle during a miners' strike, uses the book to complain about politicians and the clergy while praising himself. He even suggests he should be emperor of the U.S. A second edition of the book included punctuation, with instructions for readers to peper and solt it as they plese.""
A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is an autobiographical book written in 1802 by American businessman Timothy Dexter. The book is known for its strange spelling, grammar mistakes, and lack of punctuation. Dexter, who became wealthy through lucky business decisions like sending coal to Newcastle during a miners' strike, uses the book to complain about politicians and the clergy while praising himself. He even suggests he should be emperor of the U.S. A second edition of the book included punctuation, with instructions for readers to peper and solt it as they plese.""
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A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is an autobiographical book written in 1802 by American businessman Timothy Dexter. The book is known for its strange spelling, grammar mistakes, and lack of punctuation. Dexter, who became wealthy through lucky business decisions like sending coal to Newcastle during a miners' strike, uses the book to complain about politicians and the clergy while praising himself. He even suggests he should be emperor of the U.S. A second edition of the book included punctuation, with instructions for readers to peper and solt it as they plese.""
