How To Cook A Hippopotamus: The Folio Book Of Quaint And Curious Advice
Author: Ian Pindar
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 2006
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No slipcase.
This delightful collection, How To Cook A Hippopotamus: The Folio Book Of Quaint And Curious Advice, presents a compendium of unusual and often humorous guidance drawn from various historical and literary sources. It chronicles peculiar customs, forgotten etiquette, and eccentric instructions with a consistently witty and engaging tone. The volume illustrates the fascinating breadth of human ingenuity and folly across different eras, offering readers a unique glimpse into the absurdities of the past. Pindar’s compilation uncovers a treasure trove of forgotten wisdom and whimsical directives, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate the unconventional.
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Author: Ian Pindar
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Folio Society, 2006
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: No slipcase.
This delightful collection, How To Cook A Hippopotamus: The Folio Book Of Quaint And Curious Advice, presents a compendium of unusual and often humorous guidance drawn from various historical and literary sources. It chronicles peculiar customs, forgotten etiquette, and eccentric instructions with a consistently witty and engaging tone. The volume illustrates the fascinating breadth of human ingenuity and folly across different eras, offering readers a unique glimpse into the absurdities of the past. Pindar’s compilation uncovers a treasure trove of forgotten wisdom and whimsical directives, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate the unconventional.
