A well-known work on philosophy, imperialism, feminism, education and what is to be done about all the above. Somewhat curmudgeonly and outdated by current standards, but provides fascinating... More > insight into turn-of-the-century liberal thought.< Less
First published in 1918, this collection of essays by the New York columnist Christopher Morley provides an invaluable look into early twentieth century media culture.
A well-known work on philosophy, imperialism, feminism, education and what is to be done about all the above. Somewhat curmudgeonly and outdated by current standards, but provides fascinating... More > insight into turn-of-the-century liberal thought.< Less
A wonderful coming-of-age story about a boy eleven going on twelve who gets himself into more trouble than any one lad should. From his improvised circus to the Great Tar Fight, there are plenty of... More > laughs and a few touching moments as well. Few authors have quite so well captured those halcyon days when a boy is just about to start becoming a man.
The book does contain some offensive archaic language; an expurgated version is offered for those with sensitive natures.< Less
A classic collection of miscellaneous essays by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1911. Some are deep and thought-provoking; others are quirky and quite unusual. A must for any serious student of... More > Chesterton's work.< Less
A wonderful coming-of-age story about a boy eleven going on twelve who gets himself into more trouble than any one lad should. From his improvised circus to the Great Tar Fight, there are plenty of... More > laughs and a few touching moments as well. Few authors have quite so well captured those halcyon days when a boy is just about to start becoming a man. This is the expurgated version, with offensive phrases deleted.< Less
A wonderful coming-of-age story about a boy eleven going on twelve who gets himself into more trouble than any one lad should. From his improvised circus to the Great Tar Fight, there are plenty of... More > laughs and a few touching moments as well. Few authors have quite so well captured those halcyon days when a boy is just about to start becoming a man. This is the expurgated version, with offensive phrases deleted.< Less
A wonderful coming-of-age story about a boy eleven going on twelve who gets himself into more trouble than any one lad should. From his improvised circus to the Great Tar Fight, there are plenty of... More > laughs and a few touching moments as well. Few authors have quite so well captured those halcyon days when a boy is just about to start becoming a man.
The book does contain some offensive archaic language; an expurgated version is offered for those with sensitive natures.< Less
A wonderful coming-of-age story about a boy eleven going on twelve who gets himself into more trouble than any one lad should. From his improvised circus to the Great Tar Fight, there are plenty of... More > laughs and a few touching moments as well. Few authors have quite so well captured those halcyon days when a boy is just about to start becoming a man.
The book does contain some offensive archaic language; an expurgated version is offered for those with sensitive natures.< Less
First published in 1918, this collection of essays by the New York columnist Christopher Morley provides an invaluable look into early twentieth century media culture.
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