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100 1 _aBeckingham, Mr.
_q(Charles),
_d1699-1731
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Mr. Richard Savage :
_bWho was Condemn'd with Mr. James Gregory, the last Sessions at the Old Baily, for the Murder of Mr. James Sinclair, at Robinson's Coffee-house at Charing-Cross.
246 1 _aThe Life of Mister Richard Savage
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aAnonymous pamphlet variously attributed to Charles Beckingham or Daniel Defoe.
500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-06
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Richard J. Shiffer and the Distributed Proofreading volunteers at https://www.pgdp.net for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"The Life of Mr. Richard Savage" by Mr. Beckingham and Daniel Defoe is a historical account written in the early 18th century. This book delves into the life of the unfortunate poet Richard Savage, detailing his struggles, misfortunes, and the tumultuous circumstances leading to his trial for murder. The narrative explores themes of illegitimacy, familial rejection, and resilience amidst adversity. The book recounts Savage's tragic beginnings, starting with the scandal surrounding his birth, as the illegitimate son of a noblewoman, which set the stage for a life filled with hardship and societal scorn. The narrative captures Savage's attempts to navigate life as a poet in a world that frequently derides such pursuits, alongside details of his friendships, aspirations, and the events that culminated in the fatal incident leading to his trial for murder. Following a dispute in a coffeehouse, Savage finds himself entangled in a life-altering legal battle where his character is put to the test, ultimately offering a profound reflection on the nature of fortune and the human spirit in the face of relentless calamity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
653 _aSavage, Richard, -1743
653 _aMurderers -- Great Britain -- Biography
700 1 _aDefoe, Daniel,
_d1661?-1731
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36983
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