Francis Cowley Burnand shares his memories and insights into the University Amateur Dramatic Club at Cambridge, to which he belonged for several years during his time there. He includes personal anecdotes, character descriptions, and humorous observations, creating an engaging and entertaining memoir. This book is recommended for readers interested in British theater and university life.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
First published in 1882, this lively travel guide offers a humorous and insightful tour of the Kentish coast. With detailed descriptions of local attractions and landmarks, it provides a fascinating glimpse into Victorian England and the burgeoning tourism industry of the era.
This satirical play skewers the social and political elites of Victorian England. Through the exploits of its title character, an aide-de-camp to the Queen, it exposes the hypocrisy, corruption, and absurdity of the upper classes. With its clever wit and irreverent humor, it remains a classic of English theater.
My Health is a book written by Francis Cowley Burnand in 1872. It is a comprehensive guide to maintaining good health and living a healthy lifestyle. The book covers a wide range of topics related to health, including diet, exercise, hygiene, and mental health. It provides practical advice on how to stay healthy and prevent illness, as well as tips on how to recover from illness and injury. The book also includes information on common health problems and their treatments, as well as advice on how to manage chronic conditions. My Health is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to take control of their health and live a long and healthy life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
