The First Cuckoo: Letters To The Times 1900-1980
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Kenneth Gregory
Binding: Hardback
Published: Times Books - Allen & Unwin, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This fascinating non-fiction collection, "The First Cuckoo: Letters To The Times 1900-1980," compiles a selection of the most memorable and often humorous letters submitted to The Times newspaper over eight decades. Edited by Kenneth Gregory, it offers a unique social history, presenting a candid and often witty commentary on British life, politics, and culture through the eyes of its citizens. The compilation captures the changing concerns and enduring eccentricities of the public, ranging from the profound to the delightfully trivial. It provides an engaging snapshot of the past, illustrating how everyday events and grand historical moments were perceived and discussed by the letter-writing public.
Author: Kenneth Gregory
Binding: Hardback
Published: Times Books - Allen & Unwin, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This fascinating non-fiction collection, "The First Cuckoo: Letters To The Times 1900-1980," compiles a selection of the most memorable and often humorous letters submitted to The Times newspaper over eight decades. Edited by Kenneth Gregory, it offers a unique social history, presenting a candid and often witty commentary on British life, politics, and culture through the eyes of its citizens. The compilation captures the changing concerns and enduring eccentricities of the public, ranging from the profound to the delightfully trivial. It provides an engaging snapshot of the past, illustrating how everyday events and grand historical moments were perceived and discussed by the letter-writing public.