The Delicious Vice

The Delicious Vice: Pipe Dreams And Fond Adventures Of An Habitual Novel Reader Among Some Great Books And Their People is a book written by Young Ewing Allison and published in 1907. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a habitual reader of novels, exploring the joys and pleasures of reading great books and the people behind them. The title of the book refers to the author's belief that reading novels is a delicious vice, and he shares his thoughts on the subject with the reader. Throughout the book, Allison discusses his favorite books and authors, including Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and Mark Twain, and describes his experiences reading them. He also shares anecdotes about his interactions with other readers and writers, providing a glimpse into the literary world of the early 20th century. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for anyone who loves books and reading. Overall, The Delicious Vice is a charming and insightful exploration of the pleasures of reading, and a must-read for anyone who loves literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.