The Travels of Lady Bulldog Burton - Hardcover

Toksvig, Sandi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316860077 ISBN 13: 9780316860079

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group, 2002

Synopsis

This volume of Lady Bulldog’s diaries was discovered by accident in the British Library by editor Sandi Toksvig. The partially restored account of the Grand Tour undertaken by this intrepid Victorian traveler and her maid Jinks in 1880 includes a selection of Jinks’ original sketches. Of particular interest are the episodes involving Lady Burton’s initiation into the murky world of French opium dens, her entirely accidental participation in the running of the bulls in Pamplona, and a rather tiresome week on a Greek shipping vessel where, it is believed, designs for her groundbreaking double-gusset underpant first began to take shape.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This volume of Lady Bulldog’s diaries was discovered by accident in the British Library by editor Sandi Toksvig, while researching the importance of bark in the cuisine of the Ubangi people. The partially restored account of the Grand Tour undertaken by this intrepid Victorian traveler and her maid Jinks in 1880 includes a selection of Jinks’ original sketches. Of particular interest are the episodes involving Lady Burton’s initiation into the murky world of French opium dens; her entirely accidental (but triumphant) participation in the running of the bulls in Pamplona; the curious sojourn at the Italian lakes, where she spent a happy time mistaken for Queen Victoria; and a rather tiresome week on a Greek shipping vessel where, it is believed, designs for her groundbreaking double–gusset underpant first began to take shape. Comedian Sandi Toksvig’s previous books include Gladys Reunited.

About the Author:

Sandi T has spent many years working as a comedian which involves being a grown up and still showing your pants. She has written a few books and is a regular on BBC radio & television. Sandy N knows a bit about art and she has done the words and colouring in on several kid's books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0316860077
• ISBN 13: 9780316860079
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Nightingale Sandy