The Bachelor's Wife: A Selection Of Curious And Interesting Extracts, With Cursory Observations (1824)

By John Galt

Book Overview

The Bachelor's Wife is a collection of curious and interesting extracts with cursory observations, compiled by John Galt and originally published in 1824. The book is a unique blend of fiction and non-fiction, featuring a variety of anecdotes, stories, and observations on a wide range of topics, including love, marriage, society, and politics. The title of the book refers to the idea that a bachelor's wife is a hypothetical ideal, a perfect partner who exists only in the imagination. Galt's observations are often witty and insightful, and the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the early 19th century. Overall, The Bachelor's Wife is a thought-provoking and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116494486X
• ISBN13: 9781164944867
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"