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The So-called Human Race

by Bert Leston Taylor

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics22 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
22 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Witty reflections and sharp observations dissect the quirks and follies of everyday life with a sunny, alert spirit. Discover a vibrant collection of humorous insights that invite you to laugh at the so-called human race’s amusing imperfections.

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Contents

22 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02[p vii]Foreword
03[p 1]A LINE-O’-TYPE OR TWO
04[p 25]Gilded Fairy Tales.
05[p 39]A LINE-O’-TYPE OR TWO
06[p 67]The Delectable River.
07[p 79]A LINE-O’-TYPE OR TWO
08[p 109]Alice in Cartoonland.
09[p 115]A LINE-O’-TYPE OR TWO
10[p 139]The Witch’s Holiday.
11[p 153]A LINE-O’-TYPE OR TWO
12[p 177]The London Busman Story.

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