Phoenixiana, Or Sketches and Burlesques [Illustrated Edition]

Phoenixiana, Or Sketches and Burlesques [Illustrated Edition]
Author: John Phoenix
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 698
Release: 2008-03-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1434462986

George Horatio Derby (1823-1861) was an early California humorist. Derby used the pseudonyms "John P. Squibob," "John Phoenix," and "Squibob." He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Topographic Corps. In his spare time, he wrote humorous anecdotes and burlesques, often under his pseudonyms.

Phoenixiana

Phoenixiana
Author: George Horatio Derby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1856
Genre: American wit and humor
ISBN:

The 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.

Phœnixiana

Phœnixiana
Author: George Horatio Derby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1856
Genre: American wit and humor
ISBN:

PHOENIXIANA

PHOENIXIANA
Author: George Horatio 1823-1861 Derby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2016-08-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781363720989

Phoenixiana

Phoenixiana
Author: George Horatio Derby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1856
Genre: American wit and humor
ISBN: