A rogue's life, from his birth to his marriage.

Description:

I am going to try if I can't write something about myself. My life has been rather a strange one. It may not seem particularly useful or respectable; but it has been, in some respects, adventurous; and that may give it claims to be read, even in the most prejudiced circles. I am an example of some of the workings of the social system of this illustrious country on the individual native, during the early part of the present century; and, if I may say so without unbecoming vanity, I should like to quote myself for the edification of my countrymen.

subjects: Classic Literature,  Fiction,  English literature,  British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author),  Collins, wilkie, 1824-1889,  Fiction, romance, general,  England, fiction,  Paris (france), fiction,  Fiction, mystery & detective, general,  Forgery -- Fiction,  Inheritance -- Fiction,  FICTION -- Classics,  Forgery,  Rogues and vagabonds,  History