Rusticus : $b or, The future of the countrysideBriggs, Martin S. (Martin Shaw)
History
Rusticus : $b or, The future of the countryside
Briggs, Martin S. (Martin Shaw)
Country life -- Great Britain; Great Britain -- Economic conditions; Land use, Rural -- Great Britain
=Timotheus=, the Future of the Theatre. By BONAMY DOBRÉE, author of
“Restoration Drama,” etc.
“A witty, mischievous little book, to be read with
delight.”--_Times Literary Supplement._ “This is a delightfully
witty book.”--_Scotsman._ “In a subtly satirical vein he visualizes
various kinds of theatres in 200 years time. His gay little book
makes delightful reading.”--_Nation._
=Paris=, or the Future of War. By Captain B. H. LIDDELL HART.
“A companion volume to _Callinicus_. A gem of close thinking
and deduction.”--_Observer._ “A noteworthy contribution to a
problem of concern to every citizen in this country.”--_Daily
Chronicle._ “There is some lively thinking about the future of war
in _Paris_, just added to this set of live-wire pamphlets on big
subjects.”--_Manchester Guardian._
=Wireless Possibilities.= By Professor A. M. LOW. With 4 diagrams.
“As might be expected from an inventor who is always so fresh, he
has many interesting things to say.”--_Evening Standard._ “The
mantle of Blake has fallen upon the physicists. To them we look for
visions, and we find them in this book.”--_New Statesman._
=Perseus=: of Dragons. By H. F. SCOTT STOKES. With 2 illustrations.
“A diverting little book, chock-full of ideas. Mr. Stokes’
dragon-lore is both quaint and various.”--_Morning Post._ “Very
amusingly written, and a mine of curious knowledge for which the
discerning reader will find many uses.”--_Glasgow Herald._
=Lycurgus=, or the Future of Law. By E. S. P. HAYNES, author of
“Concerning Solicitors,” etc.
“An interesting and concisely written book.”--_Yorkshire Post._ “He
roundly declares that English criminal law is a blend of barbaric
violence, medieval prejudices, and modern fallacies.... A humane
and conscientious investigation.”--_T.P.’s Weekly._ “A thoughtful
book--deserves careful reading.”--_Law Times._
=Euterpe=, or the Future of Art. By LIONEL R. MCCOLVIN, author of
“The Theory of Book-Selection.”
“Discusses briefly, but very suggestively, the problem of the
future of art in relation to the public.”--_Saturday Review._
“Another indictment of machinery as a soul-destroyer ... Mr. Colvin
has the courage to suggest solutions.”--_Westminster Gazette._
“This is altogether a much-needed book.”--_New Leader._
=Pegasus=, or Problems of Transport. By Colonel J. F. C. FULLER,
author of “The Reformation of War,” etc. With 8 Plates.
“The foremost military prophet of the day propounds a solution
for industrial and unemployment problems. It is a bold essay
... and calls for the attention of all concerned with imperial
problems.”--_Daily Telegraph._ “Practical, timely, very interesting
and very important.”--J. St. Loe Strachey, in _Spectator_.
=Atlantis=, or America and the Future. By Colonel J. F. C. FULLER.
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