Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1334518092 ISBN 13: 9781334518096
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating life, works, and discoveries of Martinus Scriblerus, a renowned figure in the intellectual circles of 18th-century England. Combining humor and historical context, the author explores the eccentricities of Scriblerus, a man obsessed with reviving ancient knowledge and practices. The book delves into Scriblerus's outlandish methods for educating his children, his comical attempts to bring back ancient sports, and his eccentric theories on everything from diet to exercise. Through Scriblerus's misadventures, the author offers a satirical commentary on the follies of antiquarianism and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. This book is a delightful and insightful exploration of the human condition, revealing the absurdities and aspirations that have always accompanied our quest for knowledge. Its enduring insights make it a timeless classic that continues to entertain and provoke thought in readers of all ages. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334518092 ISBN 13: 9781334518096
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334518092 ISBN 13: 9781334518096
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334518092 ISBN 13: 9781334518096
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 482 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.97 inches. This item is printed on demand.