The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond
William Makepeace Thackeray · English
No translation yet. Request one to move it up the queue.
The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond
William Makepeace Thackeray · English
First paragraph preview
Original (English)
CHAPTER I GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF OUR VILLAGE AND THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE DIAMOND When I came up to town for my second year, my aunt Hoggarty made me a present of a diamond-pin; that is to say, it was not a diamond-pin then, but a large old-fashioned locket, of Dublin manufacture in the year 1795, which the late Mr. Hoggarty used to sport at the Lord Lieutenant’s balls and elsewhere. He wore it, he said, at the battle of Vinegar Hill, when his club pigtail saved his head from being taken of
Translation status
WaitingLog in to request a translation.
Other books by this author
You May Also Like
Same Author · William Makepeace Thackeray
Frequently asked questions
Yes — completely free. This book is in the public domain, so Pagera offers the full text without payment or account requirement. Pagera is funded by advertising.
Free to read
Start reading immediately — no signup required. Create a free account for more books and features.