In this vicious, upside-down Horatio Alger parody, I've found what must be the source for Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events! Poor Lemuel Pitkin, swindled out of his home, falls prey to a series of disasters that result in the loss of an eye, his teeth, a thumb, a leg, his scalp, and ultimately his life. Check out the hilarious Shagpoke Whipple, ex-president, ex-con, and template for the pirate currently occupying the White House. Funny book, but not for the faint of heart.