Phoenixiana: Or, Sketches and BurlesquesThe first collection of sketches by the legendary California journalist and humorist George Horatio Derby (1823-1861), who came to California during the Gold Rush and quickly became a regular and popular contributor to the local newspapers. Derby wrote under several pseudonyms, including John Phoenix, John P. Squibob and Amos Butterfield, and his writings influenced both Twain and Harte, among humorists. |
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Page 5
... entirely beyond his control have led to their republication . The Author does not flatter himself that he has made any very great addition to the literature of the age , by this performance ; but if his book turns out to be a very bad ...
... entirely beyond his control have led to their republication . The Author does not flatter himself that he has made any very great addition to the literature of the age , by this performance ; but if his book turns out to be a very bad ...
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... entirely gone over . By using a large number of tri- pods , it is easily seen with what rapidity the work may be carried on , and this was , in fact , the object of my requisition for so large a number of solar compasses , the tripod ...
... entirely gone over . By using a large number of tri- pods , it is easily seen with what rapidity the work may be carried on , and this was , in fact , the object of my requisition for so large a number of solar compasses , the tripod ...
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... entirely obstructing the whole route . We found no difficulty in getting through the Pass on foot , nor with the wheelbarrows ; but the mule carts and the " two Fannies " were more troublesome , and we were finally unable to get them ...
... entirely obstructing the whole route . We found no difficulty in getting through the Pass on foot , nor with the wheelbarrows ; but the mule carts and the " two Fannies " were more troublesome , and we were finally unable to get them ...
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... entirely of cut - wood , called ' The Valley House , by Mrs. Hubbard . " Not imagining that a venial species of profanity was conveyed by this legend , I concluded that Mrs. Hubbard was simply the proprietor . This brought to my mind ...
... entirely of cut - wood , called ' The Valley House , by Mrs. Hubbard . " Not imagining that a venial species of profanity was conveyed by this legend , I concluded that Mrs. Hubbard was simply the proprietor . This brought to my mind ...
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... entirely identified with San Franciscan interests , as to be careless what takes place in other portions of this great kedntry , and as it is received and read in San Diego with great interest ( I have loaned my copy to over four ...
... entirely identified with San Franciscan interests , as to be careless what takes place in other portions of this great kedntry , and as it is received and read in San Diego with great interest ( I have loaned my copy to over four ...
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