The Perfectly Good Cynic's Calendar: With Astronomical Attachment (1908)

By Oliver Herford, Ethel Watts Mumford Grant, Addison Mizner

Book Overview

The Perfectly Good Cynic's Calendar: With Astronomical Attachment is a book written by Ethel Watts Mumford Grant and published in 1908. The book is a collection of satirical and witty quotes, aphorisms, and quips that are meant to be read daily. Each day of the year has its own entry, with the author's musings on a variety of topics, including love, politics, human nature, and society.The book also includes an astronomical attachment, which provides information on the phases of the moon, eclipses, and other celestial events throughout the year. The attachment is designed to be used in conjunction with the daily entries, encouraging readers to contemplate the mysteries of the universe alongside the author's humorous observations on life.Overall, The Perfectly Good Cynic's Calendar is a clever and entertaining book that offers a unique perspective on the world around us. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys satire, humor, and a healthy dose of cynicism.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: 110432055X
• ISBN13: 9781104320553
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"