Chimney-pot papers [Hardcover] Brooks, Charles S.

Description

1920 2nd printing hardcover. No dust jacket. Spine has some tears. Cover has wear. Pages are clean.

This 1920 second printing of Charles S. Brooks’ “Chimney-pot papers” offers a delightful glimpse into early 20th-century American humor and satire. Brooks, a renowned writer and editor for publications like Life and Puck, assembled this collection of whimsical essays poking fun at the societal mores and cultural trends of his era. Despite its well-worn exterior, the book’s clean interior pages have preserved Brooks’ witty observations and droll commentary on topics ranging from urban living to the burgeoning automobile craze. A fascinating artifact from the Golden Age of American humor magazines, this volume will appeal to collectors of vintage Americana as well as fans of the clever wordplay that defined the era’s popular satirists. Though lacking a dust jacket, the second printing status enhances its collectibility for devoted Brooks enthusiasts.