A collection of amusing essays satirizing serious consideration of topics including natural history, social etiquette, or indeed, civilized behavior (especially of the upper classes). (Summary by Arnold Banner)
Chapters
1
The Social Life Of The Newt Read by Melora
10:32
2
"Coffee, Megg And Ilk, Please" Read by Arnold
10:03
3
When Genius Remained Your Humble Servant Read by Melora
16:25
4
The Tortures Of Weekend Visiting Read by Arnold
14:18
5
Gardening Notes Read by Melora
10:58
6
Lesson Number One Read by Arnold
16:20
7
Thoughts On Fuel Saving Read by Melora
14:48
8
Not According To Hoyle Read by Arnold
15:43
9
From Nine To Five Read by Melora
16:24
10
Turning Over A New Ledger Leaf Read by Arnold
10:37
11
A Piece Of Roast Beef Read by Melora
12:17
12
The Community Masque As A Substitute For War Read by Arnold
11:18
13
Call For Mr. Kenworthy! Read by Arnold
14:32
14
Football; Courtesy Of Mr. Morse Read by Arnold
15:54
15
A Little Debit In Your Tonneau Read by Arnold
11:01
16
A Romance In Encyclopædia Land Read by Arnold
9:44
17
The Passing Of The Orthodox Paradox Read by Arnold
7:55
18
Shakespeare Explained Read by Arnold
8:13
19
The Scientific Scenario Read by Arnold
9:12
20
The Most Popular Book Of The Month Read by Arnold
9:10
21
Christmas Afternoon Read by Arnold
8:27
22
Hail, Vernal Equinox! Read by Arnold
14:06
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