Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of Snobsby W. M. ThackerayA collection of satirical works on English society in the mid 19th century and attributed with coining the word snob in its current usage. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for anyone who is a fan of Thackeray or interested in the satire of the age. This humorous study begins with the assertion that 'Snobs are to be studied like other objects of Natural Science'.