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 21
... morning , when they gathered about our camp to the number of eighteen . We were surprised to find them of diminutive stature , the tallest not exceeding three feet in height . They were exces- sively mischievous , and disposed to steal ...
... morning , when they gathered about our camp to the number of eighteen . We were surprised to find them of diminutive stature , the tallest not exceeding three feet in height . They were exces- sively mischievous , and disposed to steal ...
Page 23
... morning of the 6th , and about noon had completed the survey as far as the corner of Second Street . While crossing Market Street , being anxious to know the exact time , I concluded to determine it by observation . Having removed the ...
... morning of the 6th , and about noon had completed the survey as far as the corner of Second Street . While crossing Market Street , being anxious to know the exact time , I concluded to determine it by observation . Having removed the ...
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... morning of the 9th . This pass consists of a rectangular ravine , about 10 feet in length , the sides lined with pine boards , with a white oak ( quercus albus ) bar , that at certain occasions forms across , entirely obstructing the ...
... morning of the 9th . This pass consists of a rectangular ravine , about 10 feet in length , the sides lined with pine boards , with a white oak ( quercus albus ) bar , that at certain occasions forms across , entirely obstructing the ...
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... Morning succeeds . The sun rises magnificently ( octavo flute ) -breakfast is eaten , -in a rapid movement on three sharps ; the oxen are caught and yoked up - with a small drum and triangle ; the watches , purses , and other valuables ...
... Morning succeeds . The sun rises magnificently ( octavo flute ) -breakfast is eaten , -in a rapid movement on three sharps ; the oxen are caught and yoked up - with a small drum and triangle ; the watches , purses , and other valuables ...
Page 59
... morning or the evening star , but never departing quite 48 ° from the Sun. Its day is about twenty - five minutes shorter than ours ; its year seven and half months or thirty- two weeks . The diameter of Venus is 7,700 miles , and she ...
... morning or the evening star , but never departing quite 48 ° from the Sun. Its day is about twenty - five minutes shorter than ours ; its year seven and half months or thirty- two weeks . The diameter of Venus is 7,700 miles , and she ...
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