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The Glugs Of Gosh (1917)

The Glugs Of Gosh (1917)

Dennis, Clarence J.

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ISBN10: 1163888974
ISBN13: 9781163888971
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Glugs of Gosh is a classic Australian children's book written by Clarence J. Dennis and first published in 1917. The book is set in the fictional land of Gosh, inhabited by a race of people known as the Glugs. The Glugs are a contented and peaceful people, but their lives are disrupted when a stranger arrives in their land and introduces them to the concept of progress. The stranger, known as the Big Man, persuades the Glugs to abandon their traditional ways and embrace modern technology and consumerism. However, as the Glugs become more and more obsessed with material possessions, they begin to lose sight of the things that truly matter in life, such as friendship, love, and happiness. The story is told through a series of humorous and satirical poems, each one focusing on a different aspect of Glug society. The poems are accompanied by charming illustrations by Hal Gye, which bring the world of Gosh to life. Despite being over a century old, The Glugs of Gosh remains a beloved classic of Australian children's literature. It is a timeless tale that teaches important lessons about the dangers of greed and the importance of staying true to oneself.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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