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The Specialist Hardcover – Import, January 1, 1994
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSouvenir Press Ltd
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 1994
- Dimensions4.72 x 0.35 x 7.09 inches
- ISBN-100285632264
- ISBN-13978-0285632264
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- Publisher : Souvenir Press Ltd
- Publication date : January 1, 1994
- Edition : New Ed
- Language : English
- Print length : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0285632264
- ISBN-13 : 978-0285632264
- Item Weight : 2.11 ounces
- Dimensions : 4.72 x 0.35 x 7.09 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #804,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,201 in Essays (Books)
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Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one describing it as their favorite piece of humorous literature. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting it's a must-read for specialists. Customers appreciate its length, with one mentioning it's a pamphlet-length tale.
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Customers enjoy the humor in the book, describing it as one of their favorite pieces of humorous literature.
"Classic booklet from a different time. Short, fun read." Read more
"...This is literally a pamphlet length tale with some funny anecdotes. Clever, cute, glad I found it again but seriously not much going on...." Read more
"This a book I grew up with. So many laughs and Chic's BEST book of all time. Sit back and read of a slower time in life...." Read more
"This was such a light hearted and amusing tale of a "dunny specialist"...." Read more
Customers find the book highly readable, with one customer noting it's a must-read for all specialists, while another mentions it provides good advice.
"...scientific studies, and it is written in a naive tone that makes it enjoyable to read...." Read more
"...It is a must book for anyone who ever had to use an outhouse...." Read more
"A great read. This book helps put perspective back into your life. Fast shipping. Great product. Thanks!" Read more
"A must read for all SPECIALISTS!" Read more
Customers appreciate the book's length, with one mentioning it's a pamphlet-length tale.
"Classic booklet from a different time. Short, fun read." Read more
"...This is literally a pamphlet length tale with some funny anecdotes. Clever, cute, glad I found it again but seriously not much going on...." Read more
"...Not a long read, so worth the time." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023Classic booklet from a different time. Short, fun read.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024It came in perfect condition and easily readable and it came with a bookmarker which was a nice surprise.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015Mom loved this book. It was a childhood favorite of hers and now she gets to share all those moments again.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022I recalled reading this "book" many, many years ago. This is literally a pamphlet length tale with some funny anecdotes. Clever, cute, glad I found it again but seriously not much going on. Seems like one of those things that should just be on the internet for free by now.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014This book about the best privy builder of the county is a satire on specialization, design and usability, written at the time when the craftsman was replaced by the specialist, and experience by scientific studies, and it is written in a naive tone that makes it enjoyable to read. In addition, if you ever need to build a good privy, there is some good advice in the book.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2010I grew-up on a farm in Central Africa and first read this treatise before WW2; in those parts nearly all farmers had similar latrine arrangements, certainly for the menfolk. They were known universally as "PKs" (picinni kia) One of the best I rember was in the Eastern Districts on the edge of a kopje with fantastic views across the plain below; it was situated some distance from the homestead and had no door; a flag could be raised to shew cccupation and possesioin. The book gave me an insight into a rural America that, sadly, is no longer the norm.
I also grew up with Huckleberry Finn!!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2009My grandfather had this book and I read it when I was growing up. We lived on a farm in Oklahoma with no electricity and an outhouse. It is a must book for anyone who ever had to use an outhouse. If you are a collector of outhouse material your collection is not complete if you don't own this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017This a book I grew up with. So many laughs and Chic's BEST book of all time. Sit back and read of a slower time in life. When necessity calls it is a good thing you called in the "specialist". When your sitting doing a true human function, it is nice you picked the right builder. Down home humor at it's BEST.
Top reviews from other countries
- akubraReviewed in Australia on May 4, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
very funny and educational
- SethaiReviewed in Germany on October 7, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous, funny, witty and filled with long lost humour
The author paints a picture of someone loving and caring for his job. Therefore, he advises in one of mankind's most crucial businesses. Read it, love it and gift it to people who also love their jobs!
- dpolloReviewed in Canada on May 29, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
This little story can be called an American Classic.
- A. HowesReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent little book
A real gem of simple 1930s humour: unique I expect, and treasured by all who own a copy. :-)
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SissiReviewed in Germany on December 18, 2016
4.0 out of 5 stars Genial kurz - ist was für eine "Sitzung"
Sehr kurze Geschichte, sehr genial erzählt und auf Empfehlung von Sir Terry Pratchett gelesen und für gut befunden. kurzlektüre für eine längere "Sitzung"