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 10
... Story - Ad- vertises for a Library - The Comedy of Errors -- Interview between Governor Bigler and Judge Ames - The San Diego Boys run forty- eight hours - Phoenix advertises for a Servant - An apt Quotation— Charley Poole's Water ...
... Story - Ad- vertises for a Library - The Comedy of Errors -- Interview between Governor Bigler and Judge Ames - The San Diego Boys run forty- eight hours - Phoenix advertises for a Servant - An apt Quotation— Charley Poole's Water ...
Page 26
... stories in height ! This , doubtless , appears almost incredible , but fortunately the house and attached wardrobe may be seen any day , from the road , at a trifling expense of omnibus hire , by the sceptical . Some dis- tance beyond ...
... stories in height ! This , doubtless , appears almost incredible , but fortunately the house and attached wardrobe may be seen any day , from the road , at a trifling expense of omnibus hire , by the sceptical . Some dis- tance beyond ...
Page 79
... story building digni- fied by the title of the " Solano Hotel , " where I was graciously received by mine host , who welcomed me to Benicia in the room . most winning manner . After slightly refreshing my SQUIBOB IN BENICIA . 79.
... story building digni- fied by the title of the " Solano Hotel , " where I was graciously received by mine host , who welcomed me to Benicia in the room . most winning manner . After slightly refreshing my SQUIBOB IN BENICIA . 79.
Page 81
... stories in height , in this great place and nearly twelve hundred inhabitants , men , women and children ! There are six grocery , provision , drygoods , auction , commission , and where - you - can - get - almost - any - little- thing ...
... stories in height , in this great place and nearly twelve hundred inhabitants , men , women and children ! There are six grocery , provision , drygoods , auction , commission , and where - you - can - get - almost - any - little- thing ...
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... " ye appear unto men too fast . " Kerren gave a deep groan , and the horses struck a reli- gious walk , which they adhered to until their arrival at the Mission . " THE SQUIRE'S STORY . " - " Oh ! 98 PHOENIX AS EDITOR .
... " ye appear unto men too fast . " Kerren gave a deep groan , and the horses struck a reli- gious walk , which they adhered to until their arrival at the Mission . " THE SQUIRE'S STORY . " - " Oh ! 98 PHOENIX AS EDITOR .
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