The Life Of The Late John Elwes : Kessinger Publishing : 9781169251007 : 1169251005 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Life Of The Late John Elwes: Member In Three Successive Parliaments For Berkshire is a biography written by Edward Topham in 1791. The book chronicles the life of John Elwes, a member of parliament for Berkshire, who was known for his extreme frugality and eccentricities. Elwes inherited a large fortune from his father but lived a life of extreme poverty, often refusing to spend money on basic necessities such as food and clothing. Despite his wealth, he lived in squalor and was known for wearing ragged clothes and sleeping on a straw mattress. The book explores Elwes' life, his political career, and his unusual habits and behaviors. Topham's biography provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most eccentric figures in British political history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library m