Unparliamentary papers and other diversions

"Unparliamentary Papers and Other Diversions" by Reginald Berkeley is a collection of funny essays and parodies from the early 1900s. The book shows Berkeley's smart and funny thoughts on different topics. He probably wrote about the politics and society of his time, making jokes about famous people and organizations. One such example is the introduction of Winsom Stunster Chortill's interplanetary escapades when he attempts to launch an aerial raid on Venus. Overall, the book is for people who like comedy and social commentary, and the narrative, presented through fictional memoranda and correspondences, aims to expose the ridiculous aspects of bureaucratic processes through a comedic style.