Author: John OxenfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A Cleft Stick
Author: John OxenfordA Cleft Stick
Author: John OxenfordThe Cleft Stick
Author: Walter GreenwoodPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A Cleft Stick
Author: John OxenfordPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780259246015
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Excerpt from A Cleft Stick: A Comedy, in Three Acts Mr. F. Younge. Mr. Andrews. Mr. Franks. Mr. Cordery. Mrs. Stevens. Miss Beauclerc. Mrs. St. Henry. Miss E. Farren. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Cleft Stick, Or, "It's the Same Whole World Over" ...
Author: Walter GreenwoodA Cleft Stick
Author: John OxenfordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama (Comedy)
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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The Golden Bough
Author: James George FrazerPublisher:
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Category : Animism
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Frazer's series which attempted to define the shared elements of religious belief and scientific thought, discussing fertility rites, human sacrifice, the dying god, the scapegoat, and many other symbols and practices whose influences had extended into 20th-century culture. His thesis is that old religions were fertility cults that revolved around the worship and periodic sacrifice of a sacred king. Frazer proposed that mankind progresses from magic through religious belief to scientific thought.
Why is Q Always Followed by U?
Author: Michael QuinionPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014195969X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Long-time word-detective and bestselling author of Port Out, Starboard Home, Michael Quinion brings us the answers to nearly two hundred of the most intriguing questions he's been asked about language over the years. Sent to him by enquiring readers from all around the globe, Michael's answers about the meanings and histories behind the quirky phrases, slang and language that we all use are set to delight, amuse and enlighten even the most hardened word-obsessive. Did you know that 'Blighty' comes from an ancient Arabic word? Or that Liberace cried his way to the bank so many times people think he came up with the phrase? That 'cloud nine' started out as 'cloud seven' in the speakeasies of '30s America? And that the first person to have their thunder stolen was a dismal playwright from Drury Lane? Michael Quinion's Why is Q Always Followed By U? is full of surprising discoveries, entertaining quotations and memorable information. There are plenty of colourful stories out there, but Michael Quinion will help you discover the truth that lies behind the cock-and-bull stories and make sure you're always linguistically on the ball.
The Golden Bough: pt. VII−p1-2−s. Balder the Beautiful; the fire festivals of Europe and the doctrine of the external soul. 1913
Author: James George FrazerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The Golden Bough: pt. VII pt.1-2. Balder the Beautiful; the fire festivals of Europe and the doctrine of the external soul. 1913
Author: James George FrazerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Magic
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description