A Tramp's Philosophy

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The Rediscovered Classic of Sagacious Twaddle, and Occasional Insight by One with Erudition and Experience in Peregrination

By Bart Kennedy

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A Tramp's Philosophy by Bart Kennedy is a compelling memoir that delves into the life and thoughts of a wanderer. It reveals the author's personal journey through society's fringes, showcasing his encounters, reflections, and the broader philosophies he develops during his travels. Kennedy's narrative provides an authentic glimpse into the mind of a tramp, offering readers an introspective look at life beyond conventional norms.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by introspective journeys and philosophical musings from individuals leading unconventional lives. A blend of personal experiences and reflections, it offers unique insights into life from the perspective of someone living on the road, making it an intriguing read for those who appreciate tales of wanderlust and existential inquiry.

A Tramp's Philosophy

Cynical, crafty, and beholden to no man, Bart Kennedy roamed free of the burdens of society. The work is a distillation of observances acquired during his years of traveling, c. 1881 to 1920.

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This new entry in Feral House's Tramp Lit Series is A Tramp's Philosophy, Bart Kennedy's late work distilling his life and experiences into a concept for living. He includes insights on everything from religion to civilisation, crime, and the lure of the open road.

'No social system or state can be really worth anything where the paramount aim is not to allow the individual to develop to the fullest, both mentally and physically. And this aim has never been the aim of any civilised state. The aim of all civilised states has been to keep the masses in subjugation for the benefit of cliques. And this is as true of republics as it is of autocracies. The money clique that rules America is more oppressive than is the Grand Ducal clique of Russia. It has a far worse effect on the American character.'

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781627310949

Publisher: Feral House,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Feral House,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Bart Kennedy Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kennedy (1861-1930) was born in Leeds to Irish parents. From the age of 6 until about the age of 20 he worked in cotton mills and machine shops in Manchester, England. At age 20 he left England, working as a deckhand on a cargo ship which landed him in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Illiterate and with no money or formal training, he used the force of his strength (and fist) to "tramp" his way westward across North America. He worked at various laboring jobs including as an oysterman on a skipjack on the Chesapeake Bay; a miner in New York; building railroad sheds in the Canadian Rockies; and panning for gold in the Klondike.He eventually ended up in California where he had various jobs in the theater, including as a singer and actor, before returning to England where he married in 1897.