Publisher's Synopsis
The Flying Inn is a novel written by G.K. Chesterton and first published in 1914. The story follows the adventures of two men, Humphrey Pump and Captain Patrick Dalroy, as they travel around England in a motorcar, carrying a barrel of rum with them. The two men are on a mission to promote the joys of alcohol and to challenge the growing temperance movement. Along the way, they encounter a variety of eccentric characters, including a group of Welsh nationalists, a group of suffragettes, and a band of Islamic mystics. The novel is a satirical take on the temperance movement and the growing influence of Islam in England at the time. Chesterton's signature wit and humor are on full display in this entertaining and thought-provoking novel.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.
