02718cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500300014524600320017526400510020730000470025833600260030533700260033133800360035750000310039350502340042450802170065852012640087553400450213965300610218465300340224565300580227985600430233750606UtSlPG20260610134149.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aMelville, Lewis,d1874-193210aSome Eccentrics & a Woman1 aSome Eccentrics and a Woman 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-12-040 aEighteenth century men about town -- Some exquisites of the Regency -- A forgotten satirist: "Peter Pindar" -- Sterne's Eliza -- The Demoniacs -- William Beckford of Fonthill Abbey -- Charles James Fox -- Philip, Duke of Wharton.  aProduced by Thiers Halliwell, Clarity and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Some Eccentrics & a Woman" by Lewis Melville is a collection of essays published in the early 20th century. This work delves into the lives of several eccentric figures predominantly from the 18th century, showcasing their contributions to society and the amusing quirks that defined their characters. Key personalities explored include the notorious Sir John Lade, Colonel George Hanger, and Sir Lumley Skeffington, each illuminating the extravagant lifestyles and cultural dynamics of their time.  The opening of the collection begins with a fascinating examination of George, Prince of Wales, and his circle of unconventional companions like Charles James Fox and Sir John Lade. Melville characterizes the prince as a young man seeking validation among those who mirrored his own erratic behavior. As the narrative unfolds, it sketches the vivid portraits of these men about town—often reckless and extravagant—revealing both their follies and the societal norms that surrounded them. Through engaging anecdotes and historical reflections, Melville paints a colorful picture of a time marked by extravagance and eccentricity, inviting the reader into the lively world of 18th-century British high society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century  aEccentrics and eccentricities  aGreat Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50606