St. Stephen's: Or Pencilings Of Politicans (1839)

By Mask

Book Overview

St. Stephen's: Or Pencilings Of Politicians (1839) is a book written by an author who goes by the pseudonym ""Mask."" The book provides a satirical and humorous look into the world of British politics during the 19th century. The title refers to St. Stephen's Chapel, which was the location of the House of Commons at the time. The book is a collection of short essays, anecdotes, and sketches that poke fun at various politicians and political events of the time. The author uses a witty and sarcastic tone to critique the hypocrisy and absurdity of the political class. Some of the topics covered in the book include election campaigns, parliamentary debates, political scandals, and the personal lives of politicians. The author also includes caricatures of well-known political figures, such as William IV and Robert Peel. Overall, St. Stephen's: Or Pencilings Of Politicians (1839) provides a humorous and insightful commentary on the world of British politics during the 19th 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120713927
• ISBN13: 9781120713926
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"