Britain At Play

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Duckworth Books, Oct 9, 2008 - Art - 192 pages

In Britain at Play we collect the finest of William Heath Robinson's studies of the unique British character. Here we find Britain in the garden, at the beach and on the golf course - the 9th hole played with the grim reaper, rotating sunbathing machines, a double cross tennis match 'For economising space in local tournaments and generally gingering up the game'. Heath Robinson perfectly captures the peculiar character of the great British nation at leisure.

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Aquatic Golf Strand 1922 1215
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Casabianca of the links Bystander 1925
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A New Winter Sport the Luge Glider Royal 1924
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About the author (2008)

William Heath Robinson began his career illustrating works of poetry and children's stories. At magazines such as The Sketch, he developed his humorous illustrations for adults, culminating in the series of inventions for which he became known by his contemporaries as 'The Gadget King'.

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