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""The Touchstone of Fortune"" is a historical novel written by Charles Major and published in 1912. The book is presented as the memoir of Baron Clyde, a fictional character who lived during the reign of Charles II of England. The story follows Clyde's rise to power and wealth,... Read Full Overview

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"The Touchstone of Fortune" from Charles Major. American lawyer and novelist (1856-1913).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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Excerpt from The Touchstone of Fortune: Being the Memoir of Baron Clyde, Who Lived, Thrived, and Fell in the Doleful, Reign of the So-Called Merry, Monarch, Charles II Goddess Fortune seems to delight in smiling on a man who risks his all, including life, perhaps, on a desperate... Read Full Overview

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Goddess Fortune seems to delight in smiling on a man who risks his all, including life, perhaps, on a desperate chance of, say one to one hundred. If her Ladyship frowns and he loses, his friends call him a fool; if he wins, they say he is a lucky devil and are pleased to share... Read Full Overview