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A collection of essays, including: I. Tremendous Trifles II. A Piece of Chalk III. The Secret of a Train IV. The Perfect Game V. The Extraordinary Cabman VI. An Accident VII. The Advantages of Having One Leg VIII. The End of the World IX. In the Place de La Bastille X. On Lying... Read Full Overview

"The world will never starve for want of wonders, but only for want of wonder."
-- G. K. Chesterton
The thirty-nine short essays that make up Chesterton's delightful book are the result of "sitting still and letting marvels and adventures settle on him like flies."... Read Full Overview

Tremendous Trifles is an entertaining collection of essays, on various topics, by English author G.K. Chesterton. A wonderful book to add to the collection that is sure to keep you entertained.

Tremendous Trifles is a classic collection of English essays by G.K. Chesterton. Contents: Preface -- Tremendous trifles -- A piece of chalk -- The secret of a train -- The perfect game -- The extraordinary cabman -- An accident -- The advantages of having one leg -- The end... Read Full Overview

A collection of G.K. Chesterton's classic essays and musings on a variety of life's topics. The essays include:Tremendous Trifles, A Piece of Chalk, The Secret of a Train, The Perfect Game, The Extraordinary Cabman, An Accident, The Advantages of Having One Leg, The End of the... Read Full Overview

Tremendous Trifles is comprised of 39 chapters, each functioning as their own essay or story. With whimsical, light-hearted prose, vivid figurative language, and unparalleled insight, Chesterton covers a variety of philosophical principles of everyday life. Chesterton... Read Full Overview

I have my doubts about all this real value in mountaineering, in getting to the top of everything and overlooking everything. Satan was the most celebrated of Alpine guides, when he took Jesus to the top of an exceeding high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the earth... Read Full Overview

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, (29 May 1874 - 14 June 1936), better known as G. K. Chesterton, was an English writer,poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox"... Read Full Overview

Complete and unabridged paperback edition. First published in 1909.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English literary and social critic, historian, playwright, poet, Catholic theologian, debater, mystery writer and foremost, a novelist. Among the primary achievements of Chesterton's extensive writing career are the wide range of subjects... Read Full Overview

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG (29 May 1874 - 14 June 1936), was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observed... Read Full Overview

This charming collection of essays shows G. K. Chesterton's wit and humor, while also pointing out the weightiness of all the little moments and events in our lives.