Wesblock: Autobiography of an Automaton

Wesblock: The Autobiography of an Automaton by H.M. Walters follows the life and experiences of an average man, as related by himself in humorous prose. The narrative touches upon various facets of his existence, including family and career. Particularly he comments on his time spent in the civil service.

The author notes in the preface that, "This work is in the form of a book. Outwardly a book, it is not a book in the ordinary sense. It is only an artless yarn. Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself."

Further, the author concludes the preface, writing: "Finally it may be as well to warn the Preface-reader that this is a story without a plot and without a hero."

This book is in good condition. There are stains to the fabric on the cover, and the colour of the spine has faded. There is some mild foxing internally, but it is not signigicant and does not seem to touch the text. The binding is tight, though there is a slight lean.