Chrysal or the Adventures of a Guinea (1907)

Chrysal or The Adventures of a Guinea is a novel written by Charles Johnstone in 1760. The book is a satirical work that follows the life of a coin, a guinea, as it passes through the hands of various characters in 18th century England. The story is narrated by the guinea itself, who witnesses the greed, corruption, and moral decay of the society it circulates in. The novel is divided into several parts, each of which tells the story of a different person who comes into possession of the guinea. These characters include a prostitute, a thief, a politician, a merchant, and a clergyman, among others. Through the guinea's perspective, the reader is able to see the flaws and vices of each of these individuals, as well as the society they inhabit. Despite its satirical tone, the novel also explores themes of identity, morality, and the nature of human existence. Chrysal or The Adventures of a Guinea remains a classic work of English literature, and is still widely read and studied today.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.