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قراءة كتاب Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself. Vol. I (of 2)
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Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself. Vol. I (of 2)
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A comparison between dunning and scolding, with some thoughts on suicide.
Sheppard Lee forms sundry acquaintances, some of which are genteel.
The Author grows weary of his wife, and mistakes the river Schuylkill for the river Lethe.—The tragical adventure that befell a young gentleman in that romantic tide, with its effects upon the destinies of Sheppard Lee.
CONTAINING MUCH THAT WILL BE INTERESTING TO YOUNG GENTLEMEN IN DEBT, AND TO FATHERS OF FAMILIES WHO DESIRE TO HAVE THEIR CHILDREN RISE IN THE WORLD.
The inconveniences of being drowned.—The first chapter of the history of I. D. Dawkins, Esq.
A conversation betwixt the Author and his bosom friend, John Tickle, Esq.
In which Sheppard Lee is prepared for the brilliant destiny that awaits him.
In which Sheppard Lee has an interview with a lady, who tells him a secret.
An inventory of a young gentleman's effects, with some account of Mr. Sniggles, his landlord.
Sheppard Lee hears news of his uncle, and Mr. Sniggles is brought to his senses.
In which Sheppard Lee is told his history.
A conversation with a tailor.—Sheppard Lee finds himself in a situation truly appalling.
The Author receives a visit from his uncle, Samuel Wilkins, Esq., and is relieved from his tormentors.
Some account of Sheppard Lee's country kinsmen.
Containing a morsel of metaphysics, with a short account of the Author's experience in good society.
Sheppard Lee makes the acquaintance of his cousin, Miss Pattie Wilkins.
A farther account of Miss Pattie Wilkins.
A short chapter, containing an account of the Author's cousin, Samuel Wilkins, Jr..
In which Sheppard Lee visits Mr. Periwinkle Smith and his fair daughter, and is intrusted with a secret which both astonishes and afflicts him.
Containing much instructive matter in relation to good society, whereby the ambitious reader can determine what are his prospects of entering it.
In which Sheppard Lee relates the passion he conceived for his fair cousin, and his engagement to elope with her.
In which Sheppard Lee recounts an engagement of a similar nature which he formed with the fair Alicia.
The ingenious devices with which Sheppard Lee prepared the way for his elopement.
The guests that Sheppard Lee invited to his wedding.
Containing a dialogue, or curious conversation with nothing; with a discovery extremely astonishing to several persons.
In which Sheppard Lee finds that he has made the fortune of his friends, without having greatly advantaged his own.
A crisis.—Sheppard Lee is reduced to great extremities, and takes refuge in the house of mourning.
What happened in the dead-chamber.—The dirge of a wealthy parent.
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