A Pickle for the Knowing Ones
The Eccentric Wisdom and Wit of America’s Strangest Millionaire
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Publisher Description
Step into the bizarre, brilliant, and utterly unique world of Timothy Dexter — the self-made American millionaire whose life and writings defied every convention. A Pickle for the Knowing Ones is not just a book; it’s a literary curiosity, a bold satire, and a testament to one man’s eccentric genius.
First published in 1802, this chaotic, punctuation-free masterpiece became a sensation for its unfiltered humor and oddball wisdom. Dexter — a man with no formal education yet remarkable business success — uses his idiosyncratic voice to rant about politics, religion, and society, often with surprising insight hidden beneath the madness.
Modern readers will find A Pickle for the Knowing Ones both hilarious and strangely profound — a window into early American life, written by a man who lived entirely on his own terms. This edition preserves the spirit of Dexter’s original while offering context for his remarkable story — a tale of ambition, eccentricity, and unapologetic individuality.
Perfect for fans of historical curiosities, satire, and unconventional thinkers, this book remains a cult classic — proof that genius often comes in the most unexpected forms.