Product Description
Published in 1924, "The Garden of Folly" is a collection of satirical essays by Stephen Leacock targeting the prosperity of the 1920s and Prohibition .
Between 1915 and 1925, Leacock was the best-known English-speaking humorist in the world , though this volume appeared late in that peak period.
Quotations from the book were still cited as of 2017, used to illustrate the deceptive nature of advertising and the fake news cycle .
The book comprises humorous pieces on business, advertising, science, and modern life.
While not among Leacock's most celebrated works like "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" (1912), it remains an engaging example of his social satire.
First editions from Dodd, Mead are reasonably available in the marketplace, making this a collectible but not particularly rare volume.
This is a first edition from Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, 1924.
Red cloth binding with gilt lettering.
The boards are sturdy with mild wear to corners and mild discoloration inside covers.
The binding is tight and the text block firmly attached.
Pages are clean, crisp, and tightly bound with attractive deckled edges.
No dust jacket.
The book presents as a very good copy of this first American edition, showing only gentle signs of age and use while retaining its structural integrity and attractive appearance throughout.
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