A master of wit and satire, George Ade is best known for his sharp observations of the social scene. In this collection of stories, he skewers the foibles and pretensions of the upper classes, delivering blistering critiques of society's most cherished institutions. At once hilarious and thought-provoking, Breaking into Society is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of satire or the history of American culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base ...
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A master of wit and satire, George Ade is best known for his sharp observations of the social scene. In this collection of stories, he skewers the foibles and pretensions of the upper classes, delivering blistering critiques of society's most cherished institutions. At once hilarious and thought-provoking, Breaking into Society is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of satire or the history of American culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Seller's Description:
Very good. No dust jacket. Signed by previous owner. Includes illustrations. Book Condition: Very good. Writing on front end page. Faded cover spine. Slight rubbing at spine ends. Very slight rubbing on cover. Occasional slight soil spots throughout interior pages.
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Very Good. Binding is solid. Pages unmarked and only a little aged. Page edges are somewhat soiled. Red cloth cover has minor wear to corners and spine tips. Spine is a little sun-faded. No dustjacket (probably none at issue).
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Very Good. First edition. 208pp. Illustrated in black and white. Black stamped red cloth. Light dampstain on bottom of spine and inner corners of covers, spine faded, some faint stains on back cover, contemporary owner's name and date inked on front fly, some pages uncut, very good.
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Very Good-with no dust jacket. 8vo 208 pp; Boards and spine are darkened and slightly edge worn; binding is a little weak in spots but still secure. Previous owner's name on ffep.; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books.
