"Memoirs Of John Mytton Esq." 1837 by Nimrod (Charles Apperley)
$550
John Mytton, Esq. of Halston, Shropshire,
Formerly M.P. for Shrewsbury, High sheriff
for the Counties of Salup & Merioneth, and Major of the North Shropshire Yeomanry Cavalry.
With Notices of His Hunting, Shooting, Driving, Racing, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits
by Nimrod (Charles Apperley)
[206] pp.
Rudolph Ackermann
1837
Second Edition
6 3/4" x 4 1/2"
w/ numerous illustrations by H. Alken and T.J. Rawlins
w/ bookseller's card laid-in: Chas. J. Sawyer Rare Books Etc.
No. 1 Grafton Street, New Bond Street, London
Morocco leather bound by Bayntun Binder Bath, Eng
"The book chronicles the life of John Mytton, an English country gentleman known for his extravagant lifestyle, eccentric behavior, and love of hunting. Mytton inherited a large fortune from his father at the age of 21, and spent it recklessly on horses, gambling, and alcohol. If he had done absolutely nothing he would have had the equivalent of more than half a million pounds a year spending money. Unfortunately, he died in 1834, aged 38, in debtor's prison having squandered everything.
"He was also known for his love of animals and often kept exotic pets such as bears and monkeys in his home. The book provides a detailed account of Mytton's life, from his childhood to his untimely death at the age of 38. It includes anecdotes about his wild behavior, such as riding his horse into a hotel and jumping out of a second-story window, as well as his kindness and generosity towards his friends and family.
"Nimrod, the author of the book, was a pseudonym used by Charles James Apperley, a writer and sportsman who was a contemporary of Mytton. Nimrod was known for his writing on hunting and sporting events, and his account of Mytton's life is both entertaining and informative. Overall, Memoirs Of The Life Of John Mytton provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a wealthy and eccentric Englishman during the early 19th century."
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