Publisher's Synopsis
The Club of Queer Trades is a collection of short stories written by the famous English author and philosopher, G.K. Chesterton. The book was first published in 1905 and it features a series of stories that revolve around a secret society known as the Club of Queer Trades. The members of this club are all people who have unusual and eccentric professions, such as a person who makes a living by predicting the weather, a man who is a professional pedestrian, and a woman who is a professional letter writer. Each story in the book follows a member of the club as they embark on a strange and often humorous adventure. The stories are full of Chesterton's signature wit and satire, and they offer a unique perspective on the society and culture of early 20th century England. The book has been praised for its originality and creativity, and it remains a beloved classic of English literature to this day.And in the chaos and complexity of those perpendicular streets anything may dwell or happen, and it is in one of them, I believe, that the inquirer may find the offices of the Club of Queer Trades. It may be thought at the first glance that the name would attract and startle the passer-by, but nothing attracts or startles in these dim immense hives.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.
