Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The John Bull magazine, and literary recorder
Author: John Bull Magazine
Author: The History of John Bull
Author: John ArbuthnotPublisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Night Without Stars
Author: John Bull's Other Island
Author: George Bernard ShawPublisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
"John Bull's Other Island" by George Bernard Shaw is a satirical comedy that offers a sharp critique of British imperialism and Irish identity. Set in Ireland, the play follows the character of Tom Broadbent, a British engineer who arrives in the country with plans to exploit its resources for profit. Through Tom's interactions with the locals, including his childhood friend Larry Doyle, Shaw explores the tensions between British colonialism and Irish nationalism. The play's witty dialogue and clever wordplay highlight the absurdities of imperialism and the clash of cultures between England and Ireland. "John Bull's Other Island" is a thought-provoking and entertaining work that challenges conventional attitudes towards colonialism and national identity, showcasing Shaw's skill as a playwright and social commentator.
Bull Riding
Author: John HamiltonPublisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1624013430
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
This title introduces readers to bull riding, rodeo's most dangerous event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the bull and safety equipment such as leather chaps and helmets are covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
A New England?
Author: G. R. SearlePublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199284407
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 991
Book Description
G.R. Searle's narrative history breaks conventional chronological barriers to carry the reader from England in 1886, the apogee of the Victorian era with the nation poised to celebrate the empress queen's golden jubilee, to 1918, as the 'war to end all wars' drew to a close.
The Jacaranda Tree
Author: Herbert Ernest BatesPublisher: Boston Little, Brown 1949.
ISBN:
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A story of physical hardships and the spiritual experience of a group of Britishers escaping from Japanese-invaded Burma.
Newspaper Press Directory
Author: British Magazine Design
Author: Anthony QuinnPublisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
ISBN: 9781851777860
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What does a magazine's look and feel say about it? Sometimes more than its written content. Starting with the advent of two periodicals--Punch in 1841 and the Illustrated London News a year later--this groundbreaking study investigates the design history of British magazines over the past 170 years, right up to thebeginnings of digital distribution. This pioneering survey of a still-developing story encompasses graphic design, typography, photography, and innovative print technology, and explores why magazines have looked how they do and how they have changed over time. The wealth of superb illustrations is drawn from the V&A'sNational Art Library's unparalleled archive of periodicals.