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Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge is a collection of humorous and satirical short stories written by Stephen Leacock. The book was first published in 1913 and has since become a classic in Canadian literature. The stories in the book are all written... Read Full Overview

Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge is a collection of humorous essays and stories by Canadian writer and humorist, Stephen Leacock. The book features a variety of witty and satirical pieces that poke fun at various aspects of human nature and society... Read Full Overview

Behind the Beyond is a Canadian literature collection by Stephen Leacock consisting of a truly funny burlesque on the typical modern problem play, followed by humorous sketches of various subjects. The cleverness of Mr Leacock's work lies in his keen observation and apt portrayal... Read Full Overview

Behind the Beyond is a Canadian literature collection by Stephen Leacock consisting of a truly funny burlesque on the typical modern problem play, followed by humorous sketches of various subjects. The cleverness of Mr Leacock's work lies in his keen observation and apt portrayal... Read Full Overview

NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS Behind The Beyond: And Other Contributions To Human Knowledge This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature... Read Full Overview

Behind the Beyond and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge: Large Print By Stephen Leacock Act I.-Behind the Beyond THE curtain rises, disclosing the ushers of the theater still moving up and down the aisles. Cries of "Program " "Program " are heard. There is a buzz of brilliant... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Lesser books have gotten greater reviews but the measure of a book's quality is not by the stars it receives but by the mirth it delivers to its readers. Stephen Leacock's book or rather contribution to human knowledge shall remain etched in the crests and troughs of mine... Read Full Overview