Publisher's Synopsis
The Interesting Memoirs of Thomas Hack, The Celebrated Greenwich Miser is a book written by Thomas Hack himself in 1818. The book is a memoir that tells the story of Hack's life as a miser, which he became after a series of unfortunate events in his early life. Hack was born into a wealthy family but lost his inheritance due to his father's debts. He then became a sailor, but after being robbed and left for dead, he decided to live a life of extreme frugality.The book details Hack's extreme measures to save money, including living in a small room with no heat, eating only bread and water, and wearing old, worn-out clothes. Despite his frugality, Hack managed to amass a considerable fortune, which he kept hidden in his room.The book also tells the story of Hack's relationships with his family, including his sister, who he supported financially but never spoke to, and his nephew, who he disinherited after a falling out.Overall, The Interesting Memoirs of Thomas Hack, The Celebrated Greenwich Miser is a fascinating insight into the life of a man who chose to live a life of extreme frugality and the impact it had on his relationships and his wealth.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.
