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The Great Hoggarty Diamond, Etc. is a collection of three novellas written by the renowned English author, William Makepeace Thackeray, and was first published in 1903. The first novella, The Great Hoggarty Diamond, is a satirical tale that tells the story of a wealthy and pompous merchant named Hoggarty, who becomes obsessed with acquiring a rare diamond. The story follows Hoggarty's journey as he goes to great lengths to obtain the diamond, ultimately leading to his downfall.The second novella, The Fatal Boots, is a humorous tale that follows the misadventures of a young man named Fitz-Boodle, who inherits a pair of boots that seem to have a mind of their own. The boots lead Fitz-Boodle into all sorts of trouble and hilarity ensues.The third and final novella, Cox's Diary, is a series of humorous sketches that chronicle the daily life of Mr. Cox, a middle-aged bachelor who is constantly getting into comical situations.Overall, The Great Hoggarty Diamond, Etc. is a delightful collection of satirical and humorous tales that showcase Thackeray's wit and talent as a storyteller.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.