Bunkum (1907)
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ISBN10: 1165383411
ISBN13: 9781165383412
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165383412
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bunkum is a satirical novel written by Frank Richardson and published in 1907. The book is a humorous critique of the British political system and the absurdities of modern society. The story follows the character of Mr. Bunkum, a successful businessman who decides to enter politics in order to make a difference in the world. However, he soon discovers that the political world is full of corruption, backstabbing, and incompetence. As he tries to navigate this world, he finds himself caught up in a web of lies, deceit, and scandal. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming journalist, a corrupt politician, and a group of idealistic reformers. Through his experiences, Mr. Bunkum learns the harsh realities of politics and the importance of staying true to one's principles. The book is a witty and entertaining satire that offers a sharp critique of the political establishment and the social conventions of the time.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.
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