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How To Become Extinct
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A Funny View Of The Very Worst Members Of The Animal Kingdom Whose Continued Existence Is Not Necessarily A Foregone Conclusion.Zoologically Accurate, Yet Hilarious, These Forty Brief, Witty Essays Include Distinctions Between Stoats And Ermines, Reasons Why The Age Of Reptiles Simply Had To Come To An End, And All You Need To Know About Creatures From The Carp To The Giant Ground Sloth. Our Guide Is New Yorker Humorist Will Cuppy, A Perennially Perturbed Hermit Who Thought Life Was Out To Get Him. He May Have Been Right.For Eight Years, From 1921 To 1929, Will Cuppy Lived Alone On Jones Island, Off Long Islands South Shore. From That Outpost, He Gained A Reputation For His Factual But Funny Magazine Articles And Wrote The Book, How To Be A Hermit, His First Bestseller. His Last, The Decline And Fall Of Practically Everybody, Was Left Unfinished After Cuppys Death In 1949 And Has Become A Classic Of American Humor. In Between (Among Other Titles) Was This Very Funny Bestiary Is For The Naturalistand Curmudgeonin All Of Us.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'How to Become Extinct'? A: 'How to Become Extinct' presents a humorous perspective on the least favorable members of the animal kingdom, exploring their survival challenges through witty essays.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Will Cuppy, known for his humorous writing style and insights into nature.
- Q: What type of humor can I expect from this book? A: Expect zoologically accurate yet hilarious essays filled with witty observations and quirky comparisons, making it enjoyable for both naturalists and humor enthusiasts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: 'How to Become Extinct' is generally aimed at adult readers due to its humor style and themes, but older children with an interest in animals may also appreciate it.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: The book is listed as in 'Acceptable' condition, which typically means it shows signs of wear but is still readable.
- Q: How many pages are in 'How to Become Extinct'? A: The book contains 125 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'How to Become Extinct' is published in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'How to Become Extinct' published? A: The book was published on August 15, 2008.
- Q: What can I learn from this book about animals? A: Readers can learn about various animal species, their behaviors, and the reasons behind their evolutionary challenges in a humorous context.
- Q: Is this book a part of a series or a standalone title? A: 'How to Become Extinct' is a standalone title, though Will Cuppy has written other humorous works related to nature and life.