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Baddeck, And That Sort Of Thing

Baddeck, And That Sort Of Thing

Dudley Warner, Charles

Paperback

Canadian HistoryLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 9354544215
ISBN13: 9789354544217
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 1 2021
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A humour that travels with a steady intention and a keen eye for human pretence, Baddeck, And That Sort Of Thing invites you to stroll through late nineteenth-century sensibilities with wit that still bites and charms. This is not merely a collection of satirical essays; it is a humorous travelogue and classic satire anthology that deftly examines society and manners, travel and exploration, and the quirks of regional culture critique. Warner's keen observations-set against a Nova Scotia backdrop-balance affectionate portraiture with piercing social commentary, inviting general readers and anthology lovers alike to share in the laughter and the reflection. Historically significant and richly literary, the work sits at the crossroads of gilded age satire and the companion spirit of Twain and Warner, offering a window into how far social mores travelled when distant horizons were still being mapped. The book's enduring appeal lies in its human candour, its lucid prose, and its capacity to entertain while exposing folly. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions has republished Baddeck, And That Sort Of Thing to restore it for today's and future generations. This is more than a reprint - it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, a door to a vanished period that still speaks to the present. For both casual readers and classic-literature collectors, the work remains a compelling invitation to revisit the gilded age with humour, heart, and a well-worn sense of place.

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