Squints Through An Opera Glass (1850)

By A Young Gent

Book Overview

Squints Through An Opera Glass is a book written by an author known only as ""A Young Gent"" and was published in 1850. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical essays that poke fun at various aspects of society and culture in the mid-19th century. The author uses a pseudonym and maintains a light-hearted tone throughout the book, making it an enjoyable read for those looking for a bit of levity. The title of the book refers to the use of an opera glass, a small telescope-like device used to enhance the view of distant objects, which the author uses as a metaphor for his own observations of the world around him. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, fashion, and social norms, and are written in a witty and entertaining style. Overall, Squints Through An Opera Glass is a charming and amusing look at life in the 19th century, and a must-read for fans of satire and humor.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437025749
• ISBN13: 9781437025743
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"