Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330143477 ISBN 13: 9781330143476
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of humorous sketches written by a California author in the mid-19th century, originally published in newspapers and magazines. The work satirizes the social and cultural landscape of California during the Gold Rush era, with a particular focus on San Francisco and its rapidly growing population. The author takes aim at the foibles of society, from the pretentiousness of intellectual circles to the rampant speculation and self-importance of the day. He employs a witty, deadpan style to create comical situations and observations, while also revealing a sharp and critical eye for the absurdities of human nature. The book's keen social commentary offers a unique and insightful glimpse into a time of immense change and upheaval. Its humor and wit remain relevant today, making it a valuable addition to the canon of American social satire. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Editore: BiblioLife, 2010
ISBN 10: 1140123246 ISBN 13: 9781140123248
Da: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Regno Unito
Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.