First published in 1938, “The British Character - Studied and Revealed” contains a collection of humorous cartoons by the British cartoonist Pont, with an introduction by E. M. Delafield. The cartoons lampoon and champion in equal measure various typically British characteristics, ranging from our innate love of detective fiction and tea to various forms of social hypocrisy and amusing double standards. A highly entertaining series of thoroughly comical illustrations that will appeal to anyone with an interest in British culture and manners. Contents include: “Introduction”, “Breeding”, “The Arts”, “The Empire Spirit”, “Love of Animals”, “Domestic”, “Social Sense”, “Rural”, “Travel”, and “Sport”. Read & Co. Books is proudly republishing this classic collection of cartoons now in a new edition complete with the original text and artwork and a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
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This is E. M. Delafield’s 1938 book, “The British Character”. Within this fantastic volume Delafield explores what it means to be English, and describes the various qualities, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies of English people. An interesting and enjoyable read, “The British Character” will appeal to anyone with an interest in English culture, and would make for a lovely addition to any collection. Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, née de la Pasture (1890–1943) was a English author, most famous for writing “Provincial Lady”. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Laidler, Graham (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR011452716
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. Laidler, Graham (illustrator). 120 pages. 8.35x5.43x0.47 inches. In Stock. Artikel-Nr. x-1406737313
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Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
Zustand: New. Laidler, Graham (illustrator). Artikel-Nr. 4106499
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