John Verney
(Sir John Verney)
(1913 - 1993)
Sir John Verney (September 30, 1913 -- February 2, 1993) was a writer, painter and illustrator. He was a film director’s assistant and baronet, a Yeomanry officer and parachutist, a traveller and a lover of most things British. He was master of the ludicrous, inventor of the ‘Dodo-Pad’ and author of one of the best memoirs of the Second World War, Going to the Wars.
Bibliography
The Elephant War (1960)
When Phineas T. Barnum buys Jumbo the elephant from the London Zoo for his circus, Victorian England is up in arms.
The Elephant War (1971)
When Phineas T. Barnum buys Jumbo the elephant in the London Zoo for his circus, Victorian England is up in arms.
February’s Road (1961)
A new road is planned to run through the Callendar farm, but February is determined to stop it.
February’s Road (1966)
A new road is planned to run through the Callendar farm, but February is determined to stop it.
Fine Day for a Picnic (1968)
In this novel of Querbury, the battle lines are drawn between architectural beauty and madness.
Friday’s Tunnel (1959)
A mystery involving February and her brother Friday, who is digging a tunnel in the back yard and the large Callendar family and something to do with international intrigue.
Friday’s Tunnel (1966)
February and her brother Friday get mixed up with an international crisis -- and Friday’s tunnel comes through.
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Going to the Wars (1955)
In this memoir of his military service, John Verney mixes fiction with his real experiences.
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ismo (1964)
The Callendar family are again caught up in international intrigue.
ismo (1967)
The Callendar family is again caught up in an international intrigue.
Look at Houses (1959)
An introduction to the architecture of houses.
Lord Emsworth and Others (1937)
Seven short stories from the Master, including the title story set at Lord Emsworth’s castle and one starring Bingo Little.
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The Mad King of Chichiboo (1963)
The King of Chichiboo would rather cook than rule, and the rule of his cookery that it should be hot with grated cheese on top.
Samson’s Hoard (1973)
The Callendars are caught up in a mystery, this time closer to home.
Seven Sunflower Seeds (1969)
The Callendars investigate the strange effects of Vita-Mix breakfast cereal on race horses. And what does Edward Lear have to do with it?
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To Tame a Sister (1961)
Margaret goes to stay with her cousins, but her two mischievous brothers come as well and threaten to spoil everything.
The Trampoline (1959)
Miss Pleak installs a trampoline in her back yard, and in no time the whole town goes trampoline mad.
Under the Sun (1964)
An anthology of stories, poems and articles from Elizabethan magazine and other sources.
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Unforgettable Journeys (1965)
A selection of stories and true accounts of travels.
Verney Abroad (1954)
Essays and cartoons about the author’s adventures abroad.