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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Comic History of the United States is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Bill Nye is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of Bill Nye then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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So we see that Poe did a great work aside from what he wrote. He opened up a way for these men which eradicated them, and made life more desirable for those who remained. He made it easy for those who thought genius and inebriation were synonymous terms to get to the hospital early in the day, while the overworked waste-basket might secure a few hours of much needed rest. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: New York Book Co. in 1913 in 196 pages; Subjects: Fiction / General; Fiction / Classics; Fiction / Literary; Fiction / Short Stories; Humor / General; Literary Criticism / American / General; ... Read more

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BEAUTIFUL BOOK!
This is a beautiful book. I would highly recommend this book as a gift for anyone! I use it as a coffee table book and my guests are always asking about the photographer and where they can get their own copy. The quality of the book is outstanding- pictures, design, and printing. Really impressive!

displeased
This book had duplicate copies of the same pages and pictures. Some of the pages were inserted upside down. This book was very poor quality. I was very disappointed with it. ... Read more

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PREFACE.
THE readers of this volume will share our
regret that the preface cannot be written
by Mr. Nye, who would have introduced his
volume with a characteristically appropriate and
humorous foreword in perfect harmony with the
succeeding narrative.
We need only say that this work is in the author's
best vein, and will prove not only amusing,
but instructive as well; for the events, successions,
dates, etc., are correct, and the trend of
actual facts is adhered to. Of course, these facts
are "embellished," as Mr. Nye would say, by his
fancy, and the leading historical characters are
made to play in fantastic roles. Underneath all,
however, a shrewd knowledge of human nature
is betrayed, which unmasks motives and reveals
the true inwardness of men and events with a
humorous fidelity.
The unfortunate illness to which Mr. Nye
finally succumbed prevented the completion of
his history beyond the marriage of Henry VIII.
to Anne Boleyn.
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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1; INVASION OF CiESAR: THE DISCOVERY OF TIN AND CONSEQUENT; ENLIGHTENMENT OF BRITAIN ? ? ?; CHAPTER II; THE VARIOUS ROMAN YOKES: THEIR GROWTH, DEGENERATlONJ; AND FINAL ELIMINATION ? ? ? ? ?; CHAPTER III; THE ADVENT OF THE ANGLES: CAUSES WHICH LED TO THE; REHAlIILlTATJON OF BRITAIN ON NEW LINES ?; CllA PTER IV; THE INFLUX OF THE DANES; FACTS SHOWING CONCLUSIVELY; THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE BRITON OF ToDAY ; CHAPTER V; THE TROUBLOUS MIDDLE AGES: DEMONSTRATING A SHORT; REIGN FOR THOSE WHO TRAVEL AT A ROYAL GAIT; CHAPTER VI; THE DANISH OLIGARCHY: DISAFFECTIONS ATTENDING CHRONIC; USURPATION PROCLIV ... Read more

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Bill Nye's Comic History of England
The text is amusing and clever. Harold did not merely die at the battle of Hastings, he "abandoned the fight in order to investigate the surprises of a future state."

On William the Conquerer:
"William's death was one of the most attractive features of his reign."

On the common people:
"The common people were cheerily permitted the use of what atmosphere they needed for breathing purposes, on their solemn promise to return it, and at the close of life... they might contribute to the fertility of the royal vegetable garden."

On serfdom:
"A serf was required to be at hand night or day when the baron needed some one to kick."

The illustrations are masterpieces of comic art; I bought this book for the pictures. The facts and dates are valid and the chronology and major characters are real, but don't take this book too seriously. There are so many characters it is hard to tell them apart. A royal blur of Edwards, Henrys, Williams, etc., over 1,500 years of British history, from Julius Caesar to Henry VIII. Not recommended for serious scholars, but fun if you are in the mood. ... Read more

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Bill Nye explores sound waves, light waves, seismic waves, energy waves, and even "the wave" that's so popular with stadium crowds. ... Read more

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Comic History of England is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Bill Nye is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of Bill Nye then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more

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Underrated
Why is Bill Nye so little known these days? I can't think of many authors, including Mark Twain, from the late 19th century whose books actually had me cracking up while reading it. His dry and subtle wit and sarcasm will have you in stitches. Another great gem is Nye and Riley's Wit and Humor, (or Poetry and Mirth), collaborated with James Whitcomb Riley. Good, funny stuff and wonderfully illustrated by artists such as Frederick Opper.

Ok
simple prose prosaic humor neither a great history nor a great comedy a few chuckles but nothing to write home about ... Read more

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Free standard shipping - Popular TV host and scientist Bill Nye takes students on a wacky tour of science discoveries and experiments in his book "Big Blast of Science." Billed as a cool handbook for laws of nature from molecules to the Milky Way, the book covers Light, Matter, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism, Outer Space and more. Activities are simple to conduct with on-hand materials. Both presentation and topics are current and fun. Grades 5 and up. 172 pp., softcover. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Hurst & company in 1901 in 191 pages; Subjects: American wit and humor; Humor / General; Humor / Form / Essays; Humor / Topic / Adult; ... Read more