Satiric fantasy which involves the finding of newts that can be trained, first to harvest pearls from the ocean, and later,...

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WAR WITH THE NEWTS

by Karel Capek ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 8, 1937

Satiric fantasy which involves the finding of newts that can be trained, first to harvest pearls from the ocean, and later, to work in many ways along the world's coastlines. How they enter into the world's political, economic, social and educational fields and what happens when they demand more coastline for their expanding numbers. ...Tongue in cheek presentation of balloon pricking of present-day problems...Mental entertainment for quiet enjoyment.

Pub Date: Oct. 8, 1937

ISBN: 0945774109

Page Count: -

Publisher: Putnam

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1937

Categories: NONFICTION

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