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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... tion that it is by no means the first , and probably will not be the last of that kind , that has been given to the Public . Meanwhile , this is , by the blessing of Divine Providence , and through the exertions of the Immortal.
... tion that it is by no means the first , and probably will not be the last of that kind , that has been given to the Public . Meanwhile , this is , by the blessing of Divine Providence , and through the exertions of the Immortal.
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... be compelled to read any thing against his inclina- tion . With unbounded respect for every body , The Author remains , SAN FRANCISCo , July 15 , 1855 . JOHN PHOENIX . A WORD TO THE READER . Ir is proper to PREFACE .
... be compelled to read any thing against his inclina- tion . With unbounded respect for every body , The Author remains , SAN FRANCISCo , July 15 , 1855 . JOHN PHOENIX . A WORD TO THE READER . Ir is proper to PREFACE .
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... tion , " incontinently procured for each man the above - named articles of jewelry , by mistake . They were purchased at Tucker's ( where , it is needless to remark , " you can buy a diamond pin or ring ) , " and afterwards proved ...
... tion , " incontinently procured for each man the above - named articles of jewelry , by mistake . They were purchased at Tucker's ( where , it is needless to remark , " you can buy a diamond pin or ring ) , " and afterwards proved ...
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... tion , and detached Mr. Jinkins with a small party on hydro- graphical duty ( to sound a man's well , on the upper part of Dupont Street , and report thereon ) , on the 5th of February I left the Plaza , with the savans and the ...
... tion , and detached Mr. Jinkins with a small party on hydro- graphical duty ( to sound a man's well , on the upper part of Dupont Street , and report thereon ) , on the 5th of February I left the Plaza , with the savans and the ...
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... tion , was driven carelessly near our Sidereal Clock , with which it almost came into contact . Dr. Bigguns , with a slight smile , remarked that " the clock was nearly run down , ” and immediately fainted away . The pursuits of science ...
... tion , was driven carelessly near our Sidereal Clock , with which it almost came into contact . Dr. Bigguns , with a slight smile , remarked that " the clock was nearly run down , ” and immediately fainted away . The pursuits of science ...
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