Publisher's Synopsis
""Col. Charteris And The Duke Of Wharton: The Lives Of The Rakes"" is a biography written by E. Beresford Chancellor. The book delves into the lives of two notorious rakes in 18th century England - Francis Charteris and Philip Wharton. Charteris was a wealthy landowner, soldier, and politician known for his extravagant lifestyle and scandalous behavior, including his involvement in a rape case. Wharton was a member of the aristocracy, a poet, and a politician who was notorious for his gambling and womanizing. The book explores the lives of these two men, their scandals, and their impact on the society of their time. The author uses a combination of historical documents and anecdotes to paint a vivid picture of the lives of these two infamous rakes. Overall, ""Col. Charteris And The Duke Of Wharton: The Lives Of The Rakes"" is a fascinating look at two of the most notorious figures of 18th century England.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.
