i can't say i know why they say it, but they do say that you cannot know where you're going if you don't know where you've come from.

so unless you're a lazy, don't-care-to-know-where-you're-going mofo, you should take the time to read these carefully chiseled out words by Methusalah, your ancestor.

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John Kendrick banks has a way of writing satires with Dry humor. Very clever Sometimes hilarious. The little jokes just keep coming.

Light comedy was written a few centuries back. Is all about the tale of Methuselah, ancestor of Adam and Eve and describes the early life of humans. Good humour and respect for religion and customs. Nevertheless what I realized after reading this book is that from the 3 kids of Adam and Even, 2 bloo

Seems typical of the light humor of the period, but dated and more often than not doesn't quite hit the mark. The author was a prolific writer of similar works, as well as plays; and several of his stories were later adapted as teleplays. If you enjoy the lesser works of Bangs' friend Mark Twain, yo

A fictional account of Methuselah and his dealings with great great grandpa Adam, Branson Noah, and other antediluvian figures. Quite funny at times; other times, a bit of a groaner. Very much a book of its day, as it speaks of turn of the century issues such as women’s suffrage, “new thought” (Chri

A slightly humorous diversion. An audio book to which I listened. I was happy when it was over.

kind of funny. not as good as houseboat on the river styx, but good. the book sort of looses steam after the first half. the last chapter is completely worthless. but i really enjoyed the chapters about adam and eve.

An enjoyable read, light satire.