Lanterns & Lances /c by James ThurberContains 24 pieces in which the well-known humorist is largely concerned with the survival of our English language, currently being subjected to much erroneous use. |
Contents
HOW TO GET THROUGH THE DAY | 1 |
MIDNIGHT AT TIMS PLACE | 9 |
THE DARLINGS AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS | 16 |
Copyright | |
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