Bunkum (1907)

Bunkum is a satirical novel written by Frank Richardson and published in 1907. The book is a humorous critique of the British political and social establishment of the time. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Tom Bunkum, who is an aspiring politician and social climber. Through his various misadventures, Bunkum exposes the hypocrisy and corruption of the ruling class, while also highlighting the absurdity of their customs and traditions. Along the way, Bunkum encounters a colorful cast of characters, including politicians, aristocrats, and socialites, all of whom are portrayed as self-serving and out of touch with reality. The book is a biting satire that skewers the British upper class and their values, while also providing a humorous and entertaining read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.