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Artemus Ward's Best Stories
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Letters & Essays19th Century United States History
ISBN13: 9781024008630
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Discover the timeless humor of Artemus Ward in Artemus Ward's Best Stories, a collection of his most celebrated essays and sketches. Ward, a pen name of Charles Farrar Browne, was one of America's most popular humorists during the mid-19th century, known for his witty observations on American society, politics, and culture. This carefully curated selection showcases Ward's unique blend of satire, absurdity, and folksy wisdom, offering readers a delightful glimpse into a bygone era. His writings, characterized by their distinctive voice and unconventional spelling, continue to resonate with modern audiences, proving that good humor never goes out of style.
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