Rockets Galore
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: Compton Mackenzie
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant wear, tanning and chipping of dust cover; plastic cover added to maintain book's condition; spine tanned; some chipping to edge of pages
This satirical novel chronicles the comical chaos ensuing when a remote Scottish island is chosen as a site for a new rocket range. Mackenzie's witty narrative presents a delightful clash between modern technological ambition and the islanders' traditional way of life, highlighting the absurdities of bureaucracy and progress. The story illustrates the spirited resistance of the local inhabitants, who employ ingenious and often hilarious tactics to thwart the unwelcome development. It uncovers the eccentricities of both the island community and the government officials, creating a vibrant tapestry of human nature under pressure. This charming tale offers a sharp, humorous commentary on cultural preservation and the impact of external forces on a close-knit society.
Author: Compton Mackenzie
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant wear, tanning and chipping of dust cover; plastic cover added to maintain book's condition; spine tanned; some chipping to edge of pages
This satirical novel chronicles the comical chaos ensuing when a remote Scottish island is chosen as a site for a new rocket range. Mackenzie's witty narrative presents a delightful clash between modern technological ambition and the islanders' traditional way of life, highlighting the absurdities of bureaucracy and progress. The story illustrates the spirited resistance of the local inhabitants, who employ ingenious and often hilarious tactics to thwart the unwelcome development. It uncovers the eccentricities of both the island community and the government officials, creating a vibrant tapestry of human nature under pressure. This charming tale offers a sharp, humorous commentary on cultural preservation and the impact of external forces on a close-knit society.