Bøger af Thomas Holcroft

This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.

The Man of Ten Thousand is a comedy play written by Thomas Holcroft, which was first performed at the Theater Royal, Drury Lane in 1796. The play revolves around the character of John Octavian, who is known as the ""Man of Ten Thousand"" for his ability to impersonate anyone. Octavian is a con artist who uses his talent to deceive people and gain their trust. He is also a ladies' man and has a reputation for seducing women. However, his life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman named Rosalind, who is immune to his charms. Octavian tries to win her heart by pretending to be someone else, but his plan backfires when Rosalind discovers his true identity. The play is a satirical commentary on the themes of identity, love, and deception. It is a humorous and entertaining work that showcases Holcroft's skill as a playwright.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.

""A Narrative Of Facts, Relating To A Prosecution For High Treason: Including The Address To The Jury, Which The Court Refused To Hear"" is a historical book written by Thomas Holcroft in 1795. The book is a detailed account of Holcroft's own experience of being prosecuted for high treason. Holcroft was a well-known playwright and radical political activist during the late 18th century, and he was accused of being part of a conspiracy to overthrow the government.The book provides a detailed account of Holcroft's arrest, trial, and eventual acquittal. It also includes a transcript of the address that Holcroft had prepared to deliver to the jury, but which the court refused to hear. In this address, Holcroft argued that he was not guilty of the charges against him and that the prosecution was politically motivated.The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the political climate of the late 18th century, as well as the legal system of the time. It is also a valuable resource for those interested in the life and work of Thomas Holcroft. Overall, ""A Narrative Of Facts, Relating To A Prosecution For High Treason"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the law.With Letters To The Attorney General, Lord Chief Justice Eyre, Mr. Sergeant Adair, The Honorable Thomas Erskine, And Vicary Gibbs And The Defense.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.

Seduction: A Comedy is a play written by Thomas Holcroft in 1787. The play is a social commentary on the corruption and manipulation that existed in the upper classes of society during the late 18th century. The story revolves around the character of Peregrine, a young man who is seduced by the wealthy and manipulative Lady Flippant. The play explores the themes of love, lust, power, and betrayal. It is a witty and satirical portrayal of the social and moral values of the time, and it exposes the hypocrisy and corruption that existed in the upper echelons of society. The play is a classic example of the comedy of manners genre, which focuses on the social behavior and customs of the aristocracy. It is a timeless work that continues to be relevant and entertaining to this day.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.

The Road to Ruin: A Comedy is a play written by Thomas Holcroft in 1792. The play revolves around the story of a family, the Dornton's, who are on the brink of financial ruin due to their extravagant lifestyle. The patriarch of the family, Mr. Dornton, is a spendthrift who has squandered away his fortune and is now heavily in debt. His wife, Lady Dornton, is equally frivolous and spends her time socializing with the upper class. Their son, Harry, is a young man who has been sent to study law in London but is more interested in partying and having a good time.As the family's financial situation worsens, they begin to make desperate attempts to save themselves from ruin. Mr. Dornton tries to borrow money from his wealthy friend, Sir George, but is rejected. Lady Dornton tries to seduce Sir George in order to secure a loan, but he sees through her manipulations. Harry, meanwhile, falls in love with a young woman named Sophia, but his father disapproves of the match due to her lower social status.The play is a satire on the upper-class society of the time and highlights the dangers of living beyond one's means. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. The Road to Ruin: A Comedy was a popular play in its time and is still performed 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.

Full Title: A Letter to The Right Honourable William Windham, on the Intemperance and Dangerous Tendency of His Public ConductDescription: The Making of the Modern Law: Trials, 1600-1926 collection provides descriptions of the major trials from over 300 years, with official trial documents, unofficially published accounts of the trials, briefs and arguments and more. Readers can delve into sensational trials as well as those precedent-setting trials associated with key constitutional and historical issues and discover, including the Amistad Slavery case, the Dred Scott case and Scopes "monkey" trial.Trials provides unfiltered narrative into the lives of the trial participants as well as everyday people, providing an unparalleled source for the historical study of sex, gender, class, marriage and divorce.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++MonographHarvard Law School LibraryLondon: Printed for H.D. Symonds, No. 20, Paternoster Row. 1795

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.