Publisher's Synopsis
Tourmalin's Time Checks is a novel by English author F. Anstey, first published in 1891. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Tourmalin who discovers a magical pocket watch that allows him to travel through time. With the help of the watch, Tourmalin sets out to explore different eras, from ancient Egypt to medieval England. Along the way, he meets a cast of eccentric characters and experiences a series of thrilling and humorous adventures. However, Tourmalin soon realizes that his time-traveling escapades are not without consequences, and he must use his wits and ingenuity to navigate the dangers of the past and avoid altering the course of history. With its blend of adventure, humor, and historical detail, Tourmalin's Time Checks is a delightful and entertaining read for fans of classic literature and time-travel stories.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.