Bill Nye'S Chestnuts Old And New - Nye, Bill
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A spark of humour for curious minds. A doorway into a bustling nineteenth-century America where wit meets science in everyday life and satire wears a gentleman's smile. Bill Nye's Chestnuts Old And New is more than a humorous essays collection; it is a carefully curated satirical essay anthology that fuses science ideas with keen social observation. The form is lucid, brisk, and sly, embracing human folly and habits with warmth and wit. From classrooms to parlours, from teachers and students to polite society, the pieces survey daily life in nineteenth century america and victorian america…mehr

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A spark of humour for curious minds. A doorway into a bustling nineteenth-century America where wit meets science in everyday life and satire wears a gentleman's smile. Bill Nye's Chestnuts Old And New is more than a humorous essays collection; it is a carefully curated satirical essay anthology that fuses science ideas with keen social observation. The form is lucid, brisk, and sly, embracing human folly and habits with warmth and wit. From classrooms to parlours, from teachers and students to polite society, the pieces survey daily life in nineteenth century america and victorian america society with a twain style flavour and a Jerome K. Jerome influence, while never losing sight of clarity and heart. The writing is illustrated anecdotal humour in spirit, inviting readers to laugh, learn, and pause to think. This volume is of literary and historical significance, offering a vivid window into a transitional era when science, manners, and public discourse collided. It will appeal to casual readers drawn to crisp, humane satire and to classic-literature collectors who treasure provenance and voice. A careful restoration preserves flavour and nuance for today's and future generations, inviting new generations to meet old ideas with fresh curiosity. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
Autorenporträt
Edgar Wilson Nye was an American comedian, journalist, and columnist who published under the pen name Bill Nye. In the late 1800s, Bill Nye became well-known for his clever and amusing writings. He started his career as a journalist, contributing to a number of newspapers. It was a satirical column he founded called "The Boomerang" in the Laramie Boomerang, a daily published in Wyoming, that gave Nye his first break. As a result of this column's success, Nye gained national exposure and gained popularity as a humourist. Nye, who was well-known for his astute and humorous observations on ordinary life, wrote about a wide range of subjects, such as politics, society, and human nature. In addition, he gave funny lectures and lectured across the country, enhancing his standing as a well-liked comedian. As a trailblazer in American humour writing, Edgar Wilson Nye's writings are still valued for their ageless wit and humorous acumen.