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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Or, Sketches and Burlesques George Horatio Derby. AL 1144.4.40A NUMINE Prichard Ashhurst Bowies 30-32 Yours respectively John P. Squibob NOTE . - This autograph.
Or, Sketches and Burlesques George Horatio Derby. AL 1144.4.40A NUMINE Prichard Ashhurst Bowies 30-32 Yours respectively John P. Squibob NOTE . - This autograph.
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Or, Sketches and Burlesques George Horatio Derby. " NOTE . - This autograph may be relied on as.
Or, Sketches and Burlesques George Horatio Derby. " NOTE . - This autograph may be relied on as.
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Or, Sketches and Burlesques George Horatio Derby. Yours respectively John P. Squibob NOTE . - This autograph may be relied on as authentic , as it was written by one of Mr. Squibob s most intimate friends . PHOENIXIANA ; OR , SKETCHES AND ...
Or, Sketches and Burlesques George Horatio Derby. Yours respectively John P. Squibob NOTE . - This autograph may be relied on as authentic , as it was written by one of Mr. Squibob s most intimate friends . PHOENIXIANA ; OR , SKETCHES AND ...
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... note - book and pencil , constantly jotting down some object of interest ( Doctor Tushmaker was so zealous to do something , that he pulled a tooth from an iron rake standing near a stable - door , and was cursed therefor by the ...
... note - book and pencil , constantly jotting down some object of interest ( Doctor Tushmaker was so zealous to do something , that he pulled a tooth from an iron rake standing near a stable - door , and was cursed therefor by the ...
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... notes of Dr. Bigguns , I transcribe the fol- lowing description of one of this deeply interesting people : " Kearney Street native ; name - Bill ; -height , two feet nine inches ; -hair , white ; -complexion , dirt color ; -eyes , blue ...
... notes of Dr. Bigguns , I transcribe the fol- lowing description of one of this deeply interesting people : " Kearney Street native ; name - Bill ; -height , two feet nine inches ; -hair , white ; -complexion , dirt color ; -eyes , blue ...
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