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9780715635957: The Week-End Book
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0715635956 ISBN 13: 9780715635957
Publisher: Duckworth & Co, 2006

Synopsis

Last year, Duckworth resurrected the legendary "Week-End Book", much to the delight of modern readers. This year we have invited some of the wittiest and most entertaining contemporary writers at work in English to contribute to the "Week-End Book" tradition, and combined new work with essential material from the original. Clarissa Dickson Wright, chef and countryside campaigner tells us how to make the most of the ever versatile pig. Legendary adventurer and writer Rory Stewart, tells us how to prepare for a long walk. Oscar-winning screenwriter and novelist, Julian Fellowes, explains how to be the perfect guest. All this, plus the rules for human polo, recipes for an ambrosial Sunday brunch, and a complete illustrated guide to that most daunting or sartorial peaks - the bow tie.

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From the Publisher

The Week-End Book was first published by the Nonesuch Press in June 1924. With various editions and altercations, it was reprinted in England nineteen times. In criticism of its commercial success, Virginia Woolf once commented, "The Hogart Press may not make any money but at least we did not publish The Week-End Book."

From how to forecast the weather, make a campfire, or make your own paper cups, to suggestions for games to play in the country and the potential damages (legal and medical) that might result, The Week-End Book offers essential advice for anyone on making the most of their precious leisure time. In addition, The Week-End Book contains a thoughtful selection of poetry that can be fully enjoyed in the peace of the countryside. Portable and practical, The Week-End Book is the perfect recipe for successful weekend living.

About the Author

The Nonesuch Press was founded in 1922 by Francis Meynell, his wife Vera, and David Garnett. In addition to The Week-End Book, it published many editions of classic literature—including the complete works of Charles Dickens, the complete works of William Blake, and the Bible—that are landmarks in fine bookmaking to this day.

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Publisher
Duckworth & Co
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0715635956
ISBN 13 
9780715635957
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
300
Rating
  • 3.77 out of 5 stars
    47 ratings by Goodreads