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"In Brief Authority" from Thomas Anstey Guthrie. Novelist and journalist, who wrote his comic novels under the pseudonym F. Anstey (1856-1934).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

On a certain afternoon in March Mrs. Sidney Stimpson (or rather Mrs. Sidney Wibberley-Stimpson, as a recent legacy from a distant relative had provided her with an excuse for styling herself) was sitting alone in her drawing-room at "Inglegarth," Gablehurst. "Inglegarth" was... Read Full Overview

On a certain afternoon in March Mrs. Sidney Stimpson (or rather Mrs. Sidney Wibberley-Stimpson, as a recent legacy from a distant relative had provided her with an excuse for styling herself) was sitting alone in her drawing-room at "Inglegarth," Gablehurst. "Inglegarth" was... Read Full Overview

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped... Read Full Overview

In this gripping novel, F. Anstey explores the corrupting influence of power. Set against the backdrop of the British government, the story follows a high-ranking official who finds himself consumed by ambition and greed. As the plot unfolds, readers will be drawn into a world... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

In Brief Authority is a satirical novel written by F. Anstey and published in 1915. The story revolves around the character of Arthur Wilverley, a successful businessman who suddenly finds himself transported back in time to the year 1648. He wakes up in the body of a nobleman... 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

In this gripping novel, F. Anstey explores the corrupting influence of power. Set against the backdrop of the British government, the story follows a high-ranking official who finds himself consumed by ambition and greed. As the plot unfolds, readers will be drawn into a world... Read Full Overview