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Paperback: 286
Publisher: Trieste Publishing
Language: English
ISBN: 9780649670727
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 9.21 inches
Publisher: Trieste Publishing
Language: English
ISBN: 9780649670727
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 9.21 inches
Phoenixiana; Or, Sketches and Burlesques
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Phoenixiana, Or, Sketches and Burlesques - is a book written by George Horatio Derby under the pseudonym John Phoenix.
George Horatio Derby was an early 19th century Californian humorist.
This book was originally published in 1855 and this edition was originally published in 1856.
This book is simply a collection of scattered sketches published in the California newspapers of the day.
The book contains works by Derby such as "Squibob", "Professor John Phoenix" and many others, poking fun at topics such as military surveyors and researchers; up-to-date travel records for Mission Dolores, Benecia, San Francisco, Sonoma, and San Diego.
The stories also touch upon the themes of literary societies and sororities, astronomy and military life.
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Review by Jadine Greer
Posted on 01.02.2021
It is one of those books where the act of reading the author's incredible writing is such a joy
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