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  • Phillips, Harry Irving

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    Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Foolish Question Book' is a witty and satirical exploration of the trivia craze that swept through American culture in the late 1920s. Written by the celebrated humorist Harry Irving Phillips, better known as H.I. Phillips, this work serves as a delightful parody of the serious information-based quiz books that were immensely popular during its era.The book presents a series of absurd questions and equally nonsensical answers, capturing the playful spirit and dry wit that defined Phillips' popular newspaper columns. Rather than testing the reader's genuine knowledge, the work invites them to indulge in the ridiculous, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature. Through its clever wordplay and sharp observational humor, 'The Foolish Question Book' offers a unique window into the social pastimes and linguistic style of the Jazz Age.It remains an entertaining read for fans of vintage humor, social satire, and the history of popular entertainment. Phillips' work continues to charm with its irreverent take on the human desire for information-no matter how trivial or 'foolish' it may be.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Foolish Question Book" is a witty and satirical exploration of the trivia craze that swept through American culture in the late 1920s. Written by the celebrated humorist Harry Irving Phillips, better known as H.I. Phillips, this work serves as a delightful parody of the serious information-based quiz books that were immensely popular during its era.The book presents a series of absurd questions and equally nonsensical answers, capturing the playful spirit and dry wit that defined Phillips' popular newspaper columns. Rather than testing the reader's genuine knowledge, the work invites them to indulge in the ridiculous, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature. Through its clever wordplay and sharp observational humor, "The Foolish Question Book" offers a unique window into the social pastimes and linguistic style of the Jazz Age.It remains an entertaining read for fans of vintage humor, social satire, and the history of popular entertainment. Phillips' work continues to charm with its irreverent take on the human desire for information-no matter how trivial or "foolish" it may be.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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    Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Foolish Question Book' is a witty and satirical exploration of the trivia craze that swept through American culture in the late 1920s. Written by the celebrated humorist Harry Irving Phillips, better known as H.I. Phillips, this work serves as a delightful parody of the serious information-based quiz books that were immensely popular during its era.The book presents a series of absurd questions and equally nonsensical answers, capturing the playful spirit and dry wit that defined Phillips' popular newspaper columns. Rather than testing the reader's genuine knowledge, the work invites them to indulge in the ridiculous, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature. Through its clever wordplay and sharp observational humor, 'The Foolish Question Book' offers a unique window into the social pastimes and linguistic style of the Jazz Age.It remains an entertaining read for fans of vintage humor, social satire, and the history of popular entertainment. Phillips' work continues to charm with its irreverent take on the human desire for information-no matter how trivial or 'foolish' it may be.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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    PHILLIPS, H. I. Harry Irving

    Language: English

    Published by Edward J. Clode, Inc., 1927

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. PHILLIPS, H.I. ("Hi") Harry Irving [128] pp. Edward J. Clode, Inc. 1927 7 1/2" x 4 3/4".

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    Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 28 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

  • Hunter, George W. (George William) III ; Mackie, Thomas Turlay, 1895- ; Frye, William W. ; Swartzwelder, J. Clyde [R Tucker Abbott, Victor M Arean, E j Bell, George R Callender, Norman F Conant, Gordon E Davis, Vincent J Derbes, Paul D Ellner, John P Fox, William S Gochenour, IRving Gordon, Robert L Hullinghorst, Rodney Jung, Kenneth L Knight, Arthur P Long, Jean Mayer, Henry Edmund Meleney, Harry Most, John P O'Brien, Charles S Petty, Cornelius B Philip, Albert B Sabin, Arvey C Sanders, Carroll N Smith, Frederick J Stare, Herbert G Stoenner, Emanual Suter, Phillips Thygeson, H W Wade, Luther S West, C Brooke Worth, Robert H Yager, Martin D Young]

    Published by Philadelphia ; London : W. B. Saunders Company, 1960, 1960

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. 3rd edition ; xxx, 892 p. illustrated ; LCCN: 60-5421; OCLC: 2700679 ; LC: RC961; Dewey: 616.9883; NLM: WC 680 ; green cloth ; no dustjacket ; Contents: Diseases caused by the arthropod-borne viruses -- Enterovirus infections, including poliomyelitis -- Other virus diseases of special importance or interest in tropical or subtropical areas -- Ricketsial diseases -- Epidemic typhus -- Murine typhus -- American spotted fevers -- Related spotted fevers and rickettsioses -- Rickettsialpox -- North Queensland tick typhus -- Scrub typhus -- Trench typhus -- Q fever -- Spirochetal diseases -- The relapsing fevers -- Yaws and bejel -- Pinta -- The leptospiral diseases -- Rat-bite fevers -- Sodoku --- Haverhill fever -- Bacterial diseases -- The Diarrheal diseases -- Bacillary dysentery -- shigellosis -- Food poisoning -- Botulism -- Staphylococcus -- Strptococcus -- Salmonella -- Clostridium Perfringens -- Cholera -- Brucellosis -- Tuberculosis -- Leprosy -- Plague -- Cutaneous diptheria -- Tularemia -- Mycotic diseases -- Cutaneous mycoses -- Systemic mycoses -- Protozoal diseases -- The intestinal protozoa -- Amebiasis and related infections -- Malaria -- Toxoplasmosis -- Interstitial plasma cell pneumonia -- The trypanosomidae -- Leishmaniasis -- Kala-azar -- Cutaneous leishmaniasis -- Naso-oral or mucocutaneous peishmanisis -- African trypanosomiasis -- American trypanosomiasis -- Chagas' disease -- Trypanosoma Rangeli -- Helminthic diseases -- Intestinal nematodes -- Tissue inhabiting neamtodes : the filarioidea -- Tissue-inhabiting nematodes: the dracununculoidea -- Other tissue-inhabiting nematodes -- Trichinosis -- Creeping Eruption -- Gnathostomiasis -- Visceral Larva Migrans -- The Schistosomes -- Trematodes exclusive of schistosomes -- Cestodes -- Nutritional diseases -- Pellagra -- Beriberi -- Sprue -- Kwashiorkor -- Nutritional edema -- Osteomalacia -- Vitamin A deficiency and tropical macrocytic anemia -- Miscellaneous conditions -- Epidemic hemorrhagic fever -- Bartonellosis -- tropical ulcer -- Tropical eosinophilia -- Desert sore -- Granuloma inguinale -- Effects of heat -- Heat stroke -- Heat cramps -- heat exhaustion -- Anhidrotic asthemia -- Miliaria rubra -- Certain medically impartant animals -- Coelenterates -- Leeches -- Fishes -- Lizards -- Snakes -- Corcodilians -- Bats -- Medically important mollusks -- Medically important arthropods -- The Arachnida -- The class Insecta -- The order Diptera -- Control of arthropods of medical importance -- Toxicology of pesticides -- Some laboratory diagnostic methods -- Methods and procedures. ; some color plates ; numerous black and white photographs showing symptoms of various tropical diseases ; graphic ; ex-lib, stamps, labels, date due ; VG. Book.

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    Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 152. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1945 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 152.

  • Harry Irving Phillips

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    Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The Foolish Question Book" is a witty and satirical exploration of the trivia craze that swept through American culture in the late 1920s. Written by the celebrated humorist Harry Irving Phillips, better known as H.I. Phillips, this work serves as a delightful parody of the serious information-based quiz books that were immensely popular during its era.The book presents a series of absurd questions and equally nonsensical answers, capturing the playful spirit and dry wit that defined Phillips' popular newspaper columns. Rather than testing the reader's genuine knowledge, the work invites them to indulge in the ridiculous, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature. Through its clever wordplay and sharp observational humor, "The Foolish Question Book" offers a unique window into the social pastimes and linguistic style of the Jazz Age.It remains an entertaining read for fans of vintage humor, social satire, and the history of popular entertainment. Phillips' work continues to charm with its irreverent take on the human desire for information-no matter how trivial or "foolish" it may be.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

  • Phillips, H.I. (Harry Irving)Sansone, Leonard

    Publication Date: 2025

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    LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1945 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 152 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 152 Phillips, H.I. (Harry Irving), 1887-,Sansone, Leonard, 1917-1963.

  • Harry Irving Phillips

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    Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Foolish Question Book" is a witty and satirical exploration of the trivia craze that swept through American culture in the late 1920s. Written by the celebrated humorist Harry Irving Phillips, better known as H.I. Phillips, this work serves as a delightful parody of the serious information-based quiz books that were immensely popular during its era.The book presents a series of absurd questions and equally nonsensical answers, capturing the playful spirit and dry wit that defined Phillips' popular newspaper columns. Rather than testing the reader's genuine knowledge, the work invites them to indulge in the ridiculous, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature. Through its clever wordplay and sharp observational humor, "The Foolish Question Book" offers a unique window into the social pastimes and linguistic style of the Jazz Age.It remains an entertaining read for fans of vintage humor, social satire, and the history of popular entertainment. Phillips' work continues to charm with its irreverent take on the human desire for information-no matter how trivial or "foolish" it may be.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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    Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1945. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 152, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 152 152.

  • Harry Irving Phillips

    Language: English

    Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

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    Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The Foolish Question Book" is a witty and satirical exploration of the trivia craze that swept through American culture in the late 1920s. Written by the celebrated humorist Harry Irving Phillips, better known as H.I. Phillips, this work serves as a delightful parody of the serious information-based quiz books that were immensely popular during its era.The book presents a series of absurd questions and equally nonsensical answers, capturing the playful spirit and dry wit that defined Phillips' popular newspaper columns. Rather than testing the reader's genuine knowledge, the work invites them to indulge in the ridiculous, making it a timeless piece of comedic literature. Through its clever wordplay and sharp observational humor, "The Foolish Question Book" offers a unique window into the social pastimes and linguistic style of the Jazz Age.It remains an entertaining read for fans of vintage humor, social satire, and the history of popular entertainment. Phillips' work continues to charm with its irreverent take on the human desire for information-no matter how trivial or "foolish" it may be.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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    Phillips, H. I. (Harry Irving).

    Publication Date: 2024

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    Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 138, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 138 138.