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Mammuth V2: Or Human Nature Displayed On A Grand Scale, In A Tour With The Tinkers, Into The Inland Parts Of Africa (1789)

Mammuth V2: Or Human Nature Displayed On A Grand Scale, In A Tour With The Tinkers, Into The Inland Parts Of Africa (1789)

Man in the Moon
Thomson, William

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ISBN10: 1165543761
ISBN13: 9781165543762
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mammuth V2: Or Human Nature Displayed On A Grand Scale, In A Tour With The Tinkers, Into The Inland Parts Of Africa (1789) is a book written by an anonymous author who goes by the pseudonym Man In The Moon. The book is a travelogue that follows a group of tinkers on a journey into the interior regions of Africa. The tinkers are accompanied by a large elephant, or mammuth, which serves as their transportation and protection.Throughout the book, the author uses the journey as a means to explore various aspects of human nature. He observes the behavior of the tinkers and the native people they encounter, commenting on their customs, beliefs, and interactions. He also reflects on the nature of power and authority, as well as the role of technology in shaping society.The book is notable for its satirical tone and its use of humor to comment on social issues. The author uses the absurdity of the journey and the characters' actions to critique the societal norms of his time. He also employs a variety of literary devices, including allegory and parody, to convey his message.Overall, Mammuth V2: Or Human Nature Displayed On A Grand Scale, In A Tour With The Tinkers, Into The Inland Parts Of Africa is a thought-provoking and entertaining work that offers a unique perspective on human nature and society.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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