Herman Melville
The Confidence-Man
Cultural Satire & Metaphysical Book
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2017 OK Publishing
ISBN 978-80-272-2447-0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. A mute goes aboard a boat on the Mississippi
Chapter 2. Showing that many men have many minds
Chapter 3. In which a variety of characters appear
Chapter 4. Renewal of old acquaintance
Chapter 6. At the outset of which certain passengers prove deaf to the call of charity
Chapter 7. A gentleman with gold sleeve-buttons
Chapter 9. Two business men transact a little business
Chapter 14. Worth the consideration of those to whom it may prove worth considering
Chapter 15. An old miser, upon suitable representations, is prevailed upon to venture an investment
Chapter 16. A sick man, after some impatience, is induced to become a patient
Chapter 17. Towards the end of which the Herb-Doctor proves himself a forgiver of injuries
Chapter 18. Inquest into the true character of the Herb-Doctor
Chapter 19. A soldier of fortune
Chapter 20. Reappearance of one who may be remembered
Chapter 22. In the polite spirit of the Tusculan disputations
Chapter 25. The Cosmopolitan makes an acquaintance
Chapter 28. Moot points touching the late Colonel John Moredock
Chapter 29. The boon companions
Chapter 31. A metamorphosis more surprising than any in Ovid
Chapter 32. Showing that the age of music and magicians is not yet over
Chapter 33. Which may pass for whatever it may prove to be worth
Chapter 34. In which the Cosmopolitan tells the story of the gentleman-madman
Chapter 35. In which the Cosmopolitan strikingly evinces the artlessness of his nature
Chapter 37. The mystical master introduces the practical disciple
Chapter 38. The disciple unbends, and consents to act a social part