Doctor Syntax: His Three Tours In Search Of The Picturesque, Of Consolation, Of A Wife
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: W. Combe
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick Warne & Co., 1111
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Cracked: net showing.
This classic satirical narrative chronicles the whimsical misadventures of the eccentric Doctor Syntax as he embarks on three distinct and often comical journeys. The first tour presents his earnest, if misguided, quest for the picturesque, leading to humorous encounters and observations on art and nature. Subsequently, the Doctor's second expedition illustrates his search for solace amidst personal tribulations, offering a poignant yet witty commentary on human resilience. Finally, the third tour details his determined pursuit of a suitable spouse, culminating in a series of farcical romantic entanglements. This engaging work offers a sharp, entertaining critique of societal norms and individual follies through its memorable protagonist's travels.
Author: W. Combe
Binding: Hardback
Published: Frederick Warne & Co., 1111
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Cracked: net showing.
This classic satirical narrative chronicles the whimsical misadventures of the eccentric Doctor Syntax as he embarks on three distinct and often comical journeys. The first tour presents his earnest, if misguided, quest for the picturesque, leading to humorous encounters and observations on art and nature. Subsequently, the Doctor's second expedition illustrates his search for solace amidst personal tribulations, offering a poignant yet witty commentary on human resilience. Finally, the third tour details his determined pursuit of a suitable spouse, culminating in a series of farcical romantic entanglements. This engaging work offers a sharp, entertaining critique of societal norms and individual follies through its memorable protagonist's travels.