Publisher's Synopsis
Facts and Fancies for the Curious from the Harvest-Fields of Literature is a book by C. C. Bombaugh that offers a diverse collection of literary excerpts on a range of topics. The book is a melange, or mixture, of interesting and thought-provoking quotes, anecdotes, and stories that will appeal to readers who enjoy exploring different areas of knowledge. The author has carefully selected the excerpts from a variety of sources, including classic literature, scientific texts, and historical documents. The book covers a wide range of subjects, from science and technology to art and culture, and includes both serious and humorous passages. Whether you are a curious reader looking to expand your horizons or a student seeking inspiration for research projects, Facts and Fancies for the Curious from the Harvest-Fields of Literature is a great resource to have on your bookshelf.1870. The author collates his favorite selections from literature, none more than a page or two long. Includes Americana, Our national airs, Our historic characters, Our wonderlands, Our language, First things, Prototypes, Forecasts, Miscellanea Curiosa, Facetiae, Flashes of repartee, Word-twisting of the punsters, Clever hits of the humorists, Hits of the satirists, Evasions of ambiguity, Comical blunders, Missing the point of the jokes, Even Homer sometimes nods, Stretches of poetic license, Misquotation, Falsities and fallacies, Legendary lore, Parallel passages, Wit of the epigrammatists, Enigmas, Voices from God's acre, Honeyed phrase of compliment, Mazes of obscurity, Ideal physical proportions, Famous beauties, Female poisoners, Brevities, Toasts and mottoes, Finis coronat opus.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.
