The Crock of Gold; The Twins; Heart; An Authors Mind; Probabilities (1850)

The Crock of Gold; The Twins; Heart; An Author's Mind; Probabilities is a collection of five works by Martin Farquhar Tupper, first published in 1850. The book includes the title story, The Crock of Gold, which tells the tale of a leprechaun who takes a man on a journey to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. The Twins is a story of two brothers who are separated at birth and reunited later in life. Heart is a collection of poems on the theme of love and relationships. An Author's Mind is a series of essays on the art of writing, while Probabilities is a work of mathematical speculation. Tupper's writing is known for its moral and religious themes, and this collection is no exception. The stories and poems are imbued with a sense of moral purpose, while the essays and mathematical speculations are informed by Tupper's Christian beliefs. Overall, The Crock of Gold; The Twins; Heart; An Author's Mind; Probabilities is a varied and engaging collection of Tupper's work, showcasing his range as a writer and thinker.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.