The Complete Cynic's Calendar Of Revised Wisdom, 1906 (1905)

The Complete Cynic's Calendar of Revised Wisdom, 1906 is a book written by Ethel Watts Mumford and originally published in 1905. The book presents a collection of witty and sarcastic aphorisms, maxims, and observations on various topics such as love, marriage, money, politics, and human nature. The author, known for her sharp and cynical sense of humor, revises and updates traditional wisdom to reflect the realities of the modern world. The book is structured as a calendar, with each day featuring a new quote or saying to ponder. The Complete Cynic's Calendar of Revised Wisdom, 1906 is a humorous and insightful read that offers a unique perspective on life and society at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Oliver Herford (1863-1935), a British-born American humor writer, artist, and illustrator, was the author of over 50 humorous books of light verse and prose. Once a frequent contributor to Ladies' Home Journal, Herford's best-selling book titles include "Rubaiyat of a Persian Kitten "(1904), "Cynic's Calendar "(1917), and "Excuse It, Please" (1930).