THE FLYING INN.
New York: John Lane Company, 1914. First American Edition. Octavo, original red cloth titled in gilt on spine and front panel, front panel bordered in blind. 320 pp. Small bookstore stamp on rear endpaper, small bit of cracking to upper portion of inner front hinge but holding together just fine, spine panel lightly faded, a few small stains; a very good sound copy. Item #314480
¶ Fantasy novel, set in a future England where the temperance movement has allowed a bizarre form of Progressive Islam to dominate the political and social life of the country. Because of this, alcohol sales to the poor are effectively prohibited, while the rich can get alcoholic drinks "under a medical certificate". The plot centres on the adventures of Humphrey Pump and Captain Patrick Dalroy, who roam the country in their cart with a barrel of rum in an attempt to evade prohibition, exploiting loopholes in the law to temporarily prevent the police taking action against them. Eventually the heroes and their followers foil an attempted coup by an Islamic military force.
Price (CAD): $65.00