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 22
... immediately thrust into his mouth , saying " Goo , " and crowing like a cock ; which was rendered by the interpreter into an expression of high satisfaction . Having made presents to all his followers , they at length left us very well ...
... immediately thrust into his mouth , saying " Goo , " and crowing like a cock ; which was rendered by the interpreter into an expression of high satisfaction . Having made presents to all his followers , they at length left us very well ...
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... immediately ; but he replying that it would take some three months to do it , I concluded not to wait , but sent a man into the grocery , corner of Market and Second , to inquire the time , who soon returned with the desired information ...
... immediately ; but he replying that it would take some three months to do it , I concluded not to wait , but sent a man into the grocery , corner of Market and Second , to inquire the time , who soon returned with the desired information ...
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... immediately opposite the Night- ingale , and much more so to converse with Mr. Shears , the respected and urbane proprietor . The survey and reconnoissance being finished on our arrival at the Mission , it may be expected that I should ...
... immediately opposite the Night- ingale , and much more so to converse with Mr. Shears , the respected and urbane proprietor . The survey and reconnoissance being finished on our arrival at the Mission , it may be expected that I should ...
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... immediately had my hair cut and carefully combed , and hastened to present myself and my head to the Professor's notice . I found him a tall and thin Professor , in a suit of rusty , not to say seedy black , with a closely buttoned vest ...
... immediately had my hair cut and carefully combed , and hastened to present myself and my head to the Professor's notice . I found him a tall and thin Professor , in a suit of rusty , not to say seedy black , with a closely buttoned vest ...
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... San Diego Odeon , on the 31st of June , ult . , for the first time in this or any other country , by a very full orchestra ( the performance taking place immediately after supper ) , and a chorus 44 MUSICAL REVIEW EXTRAORDINARY .
... San Diego Odeon , on the 31st of June , ult . , for the first time in this or any other country , by a very full orchestra ( the performance taking place immediately after supper ) , and a chorus 44 MUSICAL REVIEW EXTRAORDINARY .
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