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  • Three Hours after Marriage

    by John Arbuthnot, John Gay ...
    The play centers around the newlywed couple, Sir John Brute and Lady Brute. Sir John, characterized as a boorish and unfaithful husband, struggles with the responsibilities of married life, while Lady Brute navigates the challenges of her union with a man whose lack of affection and respect creates tension in their relationship. The narrative unfolds within the framework of a three-hour period ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History of John Bull

    by John Arbuthnot ...
    This is which fixed The name and character of John Bull on The English people. Though in one part of The story he is thin and long nosed, as a result of trouble, generally he is suggested to us as “ruddy and plump, with a pair of cheeks like a trumpeter,” an honest tradesman, simple and straightforward, easily cheated; but when he takes his affairs into his own hands, acting with good plain sense, ... Read more

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  • The History of John Bull

    by John Arbuthnot ...
    "The History of John Bull" is a satirical work by John Arbuthnot that explores the character of John Bull, a personification of England. Through a series of humorous and engaging narratives, Arbuthnot critiques the political and social issues of his time, using John Bull as a lens to examine national identity and the complexities of British society. The book cleverly intertwines humor with ... Read more

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  • History of John Bull

    by John Arbuthnot ...
    This is the book which fixed the name and character of John Bull on the English people. Though in one part of the story he is thin and long nosed, as a result of trouble, generally he is suggested to us as “ruddy and plump, with a pair of cheeks like a trumpeter, ” an honest tradesman, simple and straightforward, easily cheated; but when he takes his affairs into his own hands, acting with good ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • History Of John Bull

    by John Arbuthnot ...
    The novel is an allegory presented through animals regarding the political affairs of its period. It is a commentary on the state of affairs of the common man and elite. Regarded as an account of history rather than an allegory by the author the book is a factual record of the England at a time when it was locked in war with its neighbours. ... Read more

    $6.19 CAD

  • The History Of John Bull

    by John Arbuthnot ...
    "The History of John Bull" become written with the aid of the Scottish health practitioner and writer John Arbuthnot in 1712. It is a humorous allegory. As an allegorical story, the story makes use of characters that don't look like people to represent political players and events within the early 18th century. John Bull, who stands for English people, is shown as a success and sincere businessman ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • The History of John Bull

    by John Arbuthnot ...
    According to Wikipedia: "John Arbuthnot, often known simply as Dr. Arbuthnot, (baptised April 29, 1667 February 27, 1735), was a physician, satirist and polymath in London. He is best remembered for his contributions to mathematics, his membership in the Scriblerus Club (where he inspired both Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels book III and Alexander Pope's Peri Bathous, Or the Art of Sinking in ... Read more

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  • The History of John Bull

    by John Arbuthnot ...
    This is the book which fixed the name and character of John Bull on the English people. Though in one part of the story he is thin and long nosed, as a result of trouble, generally he is suggested to us as ruddy and plump, with a pair of cheeks like a trumpeter, an honest tradesman, simple and straightforward, easily cheated; but when he takes his affairs into his own hands, acting with good plain ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD

  • The History of John Bull

    Enriched edition.

    by John Arbuthnot, Darren Fox ...
    In "The History of John Bull," John Arbuthnot evokes the spirit of early 18th-century Britain through a satirical lens, crafting a narrative that deftly intertwines political commentary and social critique. The book chronicles the persona of John Bull, a quintessential Englishman, representing the nation's character, virtues, and follies amidst the tumult of national affairs. Employing a blend of ... Read more

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  • The History of John Bull

    Enriched edition. A Humorous Journey Through 18th-Century England's Political Landscape

    by John Arbuthnot, Caleb Bradford ...
    In "The History of John Bull," John Arbuthnot crafts a satirical narrative that explores the quintessential British character of John Bull, a figure emblematic of national identity and social commentary. Published in the early 18th century, the work employs a blend of witty allegory and sharp political critique, mirroring the era's precarious sociopolitical climate. Arbuthnot's literary style is ... Read more

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  • Memories, by Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher

    Enriched edition. A Naval Icon's Memoirs: Strategic Insights and Personal Reflections

    by John Arbuthnot Fisher Baron Fisher, Lance Weatherby ...
    In "Memories," Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher provides an incisive and richly textured memoir that intertwines personal narrative with the sweeping tides of naval history during the early 20th century. Fisher's prose is characterized by its clarity and frankness, with a distinctive literary style that blends anecdote, reflection, and insight. Positioned within a context of pre-World War I naval ... Read more

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  • The Disinformation Guide to Ancient Aliens, Lost Civilizations, Astonishing Archaeology & Hidden History

    by The Disinformation Guide, Graham Hancock, David Hatcher Childress, Colin Wilson, Michael Cremo, William Corliss, Robert Schoch, John Anthony West, Michael Arbuthnot, Erich Von Daniken ...
    Series series Disinformation Guides
    This compendium of ancient mysteries and controversial knowledge is "an excellent briefing on the genre and its complexities" ( Fortean Times).Where did "modern" civilization begin? What lies beneath the waves? Do myths describe interstellar impact? How'd they lift that stone? Was the Ark of the Covenant a mechanical device? Were there survivors of an Atlantean catastrophe? Who really discovered ... Read more

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