The adventures of Timothy Thoughtless, or, The misfortunes of a little boy who ran away from boarding-school

"(With plates)"--title-page

The two plates, engraved on copper by Archer after E.T. Parris, are dated Jany. 15th, 1813.

Summary: Timothy Thoughtless was unjustly punished when found with the stolen book, The travels and adventures of Sylvester Tramper. After a series of harrowing experiences, he was restored to his parents and returned to his school. The actual thief, William Grumble, was struck dead as he sheltered under a tree in a thunderstorm.