The answer to this is found in the awful, yet humorous, fate of one Melpomenus Jones. “The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones” is representative of author Stephen Leacock’s writing style where he pokes fun at social absurdities and ...

If this happened to the most brilliant, think of the others....FROM THE BOOKS.

In this book, Leacock presents a complete review of Canada's early records, from its Indigenous peoples to the arrival of European settlers.

Mr. Leacock is one of those rare individuals who can see a humorous side in everything--and make others see it too. That is why this story of his tour through England is so delightfully refreshing.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.