The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond

by William Makepeace Thackeray

First published 1841

Contents

  1. Chapter I: Gives an Account of Our Village and the First Glimpse of the Diamond
  2. Chapter II: Tells How the Diamond Is Brought Up to London, and Produces Wonderful Effects Both in the City and at the West End
  3. Chapter III: How the Possessor of the Diamond Is Whisked Into a Magnificent Chariot, and Has Yet Further Good Luck
  4. Chapter IV: How the Happy Diamond-Wearer Dines at Pentonville
  5. Chapter V: How the Diamond Introduces Him to a Still More Fashionable Place
  6. Chapter VI: Of the West Diddlesex Association, and of the Effect the Diamond Had There
  7. Chapter VII: How Samuel Titmarsh Reached the Highest Point of Prosperity
  8. Chapter VIII: Relates the Happiest Day of Samuel Titmarsh’s Life
  9. Chapter IX: Brings Back Sam, His Wife, Aunt, and Diamond, to London
  10. Chapter X: Of Sam’s Private Affairs and of the Firm of Brough and Hoff
  11. Chapter XI: In Which It Appears That a Man May Possess a Diamond and Yet Be Very Hard Pressed for a Dinner
  12. Chapter XII: In Which the Hero’s Aunt’s Diamond Makes Acquaintance with the Hero’s Uncle
  13. Chapter XIII: In Which It Is Shown That a Good Wife Is the Best Diamond a Man Can Wear in His Bosom