Honesty the best policy : or, The history of Roger by Anonymous
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"Honesty the best policy: or, The history of Roger by Anonymous" is a satirical novella written in the mid-1700s. The story is set in rural Yorkshire and centers around community life, village leadership, and local politics. The book likely belongs to the category of social satire or moral tale, using humor and character sketches to comment on honesty, ambition, and rural governance in 18th-century England. The main topic focuses on the advantages
of straightforward honesty, contrasted with cunning, scheming, and political intrigue among the local gentry and officials. The narrative follows Roger, an honest and competent Yorkshire farmer, who becomes an influential figure in his parish and county through his prudent management and integrity. Despite Roger's preference for a quiet life, he is repeatedly called upon by his neighbors to mediate disputes and represent their interests against ambitious or self-serving officials, such as Slyboots, Nim the corporal, and various other schemers. As Roger quietly thwarts their political machinations and evasive plans—always sticking to fair dealing—he amasses greater respect and authority, while his rivals' efforts end in frustration. In the end, Roger’s unwavering honesty and down-to-earth approach win out over trickery and ambition, illustrating the book’s central message that integrity ultimately prevails in community life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 95224504 |
| Title | Honesty the best policy : or, The history of Roger |
| Original Publication | London: T. Freeman, 1752. |
| Note | A satire on Henry Boyle, Earl of Shannon. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Shannon, Henry Boyle, Earl of, 1682-1764 -- Caricatures and cartoons |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 76013 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-76013-1 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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