The Book Of Blockheads (1863)

The Book of Blockheads, written by Charles Henry Bennett and first published in 1863, is a humorous and satirical collection of short stories and anecdotes that poke fun at human folly and foolishness. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different type of blockhead from the ""Inquisitive Blockhead"" who asks endless questions without really listening to the answers, to the ""Pedantic Blockhead"" who uses big words and obscure references to show off his supposed intelligence.Throughout the book, Bennett uses a witty and sarcastic tone to lampoon various aspects of society, including politics, religion, and education. He also takes aim at specific individuals, such as the pompous professor who drones on about his own accomplishments, or the gullible traveler who falls for every scam and swindle he encounters.Despite its age, The Book of Blockheads remains a popular and entertaining read for anyone who enjoys clever humor and biting social commentary. Its timeless themes and universal characters make it a classic of English literature, and a valuable insight into the human condition.Contains How And What They Shot, Got; Said, Had; Fought, Followed; Gave, Sold; Hunted, Governed; Mended, Build; Kissed, Played; Lived, Drank; Whipped And Watched; How They Did, And What They Did Not.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.