No Boats On The River
Author: A. P. Herbert
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1932
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This work presents a witty and insightful commentary on the quirks of English life and bureaucracy. It chronicles the absurdities that arise when rigid rules clash with common sense, often focusing on the River Thames and its regulations. Herbert's distinctive satirical voice shines through, offering both amusement and sharp social critique. The narrative illustrates the author's keen observation of human nature and the often-comical side of officialdom. Readers will find themselves entertained while also reflecting on the peculiar logic that sometimes governs society.
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Author: A. P. Herbert
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1932
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This work presents a witty and insightful commentary on the quirks of English life and bureaucracy. It chronicles the absurdities that arise when rigid rules clash with common sense, often focusing on the River Thames and its regulations. Herbert's distinctive satirical voice shines through, offering both amusement and sharp social critique. The narrative illustrates the author's keen observation of human nature and the often-comical side of officialdom. Readers will find themselves entertained while also reflecting on the peculiar logic that sometimes governs society.
