Publisher's Synopsis

Isaac Bickerstaff is a novel written by Richard Steele. The story follows the life of a fictional character named Isaac Bickerstaff, who is a physician and astrologer. He is a man of many talents, and throughout the book, he uses his skills to solve various problems and mysteries. The novel is set in the 17th century and provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of the time. The book is a satirical work that pokes fun at the society of the time, particularly the upper class. It is a humorous and entertaining read that provides insight into the culture and customs of the era. Overall, Isaac Bickerstaff is a well-written and enjoyable novel that is sure to entertain readers who are interested in historical fiction and satire.From Richard Steele, the founder of the Tatler, later the Spectator. Bickerstaff was first used by Jonathan Swift to poke fun.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161437119
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 96
Weight: 390g
Height: 177mm
Width: 253mm
Spine width: 6mm