9781331729976 - King Sham, and Other Atrocities in Verse: Including a Humorous History of the Pike's Peak Excitement (Classic Reprint) de Greenleaf, Lawrence N. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive collection of humorous poetry, prose, and speeches from the mid-1800s. The author was a popular American humorist who wrote prolifically for various newspapers and publications, earning him the title of the "American Punch". The author's sketches and poems offer a witty take on a wide range of topics, from the banalities of everyday life to satire on politics and society. The author's work is characterized by a wry observation of human nature and an ability to find humor in the most mundane situations. His enthusiastic and witty outlook on life is sure to entertain and resonate with readers today just as it did with audiences in the 19th century. This book offers a unique glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of mid-19th-century America through the lens of one of its most acclaimed humorists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.