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This is a book for those who enjoy wit for its own sake. It is a lighthearted look at some of Denis Healey's contributions to debates in The House of Commons, particularly those that were pervaded by a sense of fun. It shows his genuis in the use of language.
It has been said that nothing describes a man better than his own sense of humour. Few men in public life display the wit of William Hague, now Baron Hague of Richmond. His keenly developed sense of humour and penetrating wit is a delightful facet of his personality. This book highlights Hague’s rise on the political stage as well and his penchant for doing and saying the unexpected. His words are taken largely from his speeches and debates in the House of Commons. Hague joined the Conservative Party on his fifteenth birthday, and within twelve months he made national news headlines in an unforgettable speech, addressing the Conservatives at their 1977 Annual National Conference. He was el...
"Titles of chemical papers in British and foreign journals" included in Quarterly journal, v. 1-12.
From Dublin to Canadian log-cabin.
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An annual biographical dictionary, with which is incorporated "Men and women of the time."