Chrysal; Or the Adventures of a Guinea

<p>Delve into the satirical world of Charles Johnstone's Chrysal; Or the Adventures of a Guinea Volumes 3 and 4. First published in 1767 this enduring work offers a unique perspective on 18th-century society through the eyes-or rather the journey-of a guinea coin. As the coin passes through the hands of various individuals in America England Germany and Portugal readers are exposed to a series of interconnected scenes and anecdotes featuring notable figures from all walks of life. </p><p>Johnstone's sharp wit and keen observations provide a fascinating commentary on the political landscape social customs and moral ambiguities of the era. This edition allows a contemporary audience to experience the rich tapestry of historical fiction woven with satirical threads that made Chrysal a noteworthy publication. A must-read for those interested in historical fiction and social satire.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>