Publisher's Synopsis
The Club of Queer Trades is a collection of short stories written by the renowned English author and philosopher, G.K. Chesterton. The book was first published in 1905 and is considered to be one of Chesterton's most popular works of fiction. The stories in The Club of Queer Trades revolve around a mysterious society known as the Club of Queer Trades, whose members are all engaged in unusual and unconventional professions. These professions range from a man who makes a living by predicting the weather to a man who is a professional witness to crimes. The stories are told through the eyes of a young journalist named Rupert Grant, who is tasked with investigating the Club of Queer Trades and its members. As he delves deeper into the society, he discovers that its members are not only unconventional in their professions but also in their personalities and motivations. The Club of Queer Trades is a witty and entertaining collection of stories that showcases Chesterton's clever writing style and his ability to create memorable characters. The book has been praised for its unique blend of mystery, humor, and social commentary, making it a must-read for fans of Chesterton's work and lovers of classic literature.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.