First published in 1766, this sprawling novel follows the life of Henry, Earl of Moreland, from his humble beginnings as an orphaned watchmaker's apprentice to his eventual rise to wealth and status. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters and engages in philosophical debates around morality, religion, and politics. A fascinating example of 18th-century literature and a precursor to the bildungsroman genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.