Lives And Anecdotes Of Misers

The book ""Lives and Anecdotes of Misers: Or The Passion of Avarice Displayed"" is a historical account of the lives of individuals who were known for their extreme greed and miserliness. Written by Frederick Somner Merryweather and originally published in 1850, the book provides detailed biographies of famous misers from various time periods and regions, including ancient Greece, medieval Europe, and 19th century England.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different miser and their unique story. Some of the individuals featured in the book include the Greek philosopher Bias, who was known for his extreme frugality; the medieval English miser Sir Hugh Myddelton, who made a fortune in the construction of the New River; and the 19th century Scottish miser Daniel Dancer, who lived in squalor despite his wealth.In addition to providing biographical information, the book also includes anecdotes and stories about each of the misers, highlighting their eccentricities and illustrating the extreme lengths to which they would go to save money. The book also explores the psychological and social factors that may have contributed to their behavior, offering insights into the complex nature of greed and avarice.Overall, ""Lives and Anecdotes of Misers: Or The Passion of Avarice Displayed"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of money, economics, and human psychology.In The Parsimonious Habits, Unaccountable Lives And Remarkable Deaths Of The Most Notorious Misers Of All Ages, With A Few Words On Frugality And Saving.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.