A Pickle for the Knowing Ones
A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is the one book of Timothy Dexter (1747–1806), a leather dresser from Newburyport, Massachusetts, who grew rich by luck and bad advice and styled himself Lord Dexter. First printed in 1802, it is a stream of complaints, boasts and opinions on politics, religion, his wife and his neighbors, written with eccentric spelling and no punctuation at all. When readers objected, Dexter added a page of commas, periods and other marks to the second edition so they could, as he put it, pepper and salt it as they pleased. The book is short, strange and oddly cheerful, a self-portrait of an American original who knew exactly how ridiculous he looked. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about A Pickle for the Knowing Ones
A Pickle for the Knowing Ones by Timothy Dexter can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read A Pickle for the Knowing Ones online?
Yes. A Pickle for the Knowing Ones opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is A Pickle for the Knowing Ones free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is A Pickle for the Knowing Ones in the public domain?
Yes. A Pickle for the Knowing Ones by Timothy Dexter is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A Pickle for the Knowing Ones?
About 51 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A Pickle for the Knowing Ones?
A Pickle for the Knowing Ones by Timothy Dexter is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
