Phnixiana; or Sketches and Burlesques

<p><i>Phnixiana; or Sketches and Burlesques</i> is a collection of humorous writings by George Horatio Derby writing under the pen name John Phoenix. Originally published in 1856 this volume captures the spirit of American humor in the mid-19th century. Derby's satirical wit and playful burlesque offer a delightful glimpse into the comedic sensibilities of the era. </p><p>The sketches and essays within Phnixiana showcase Derby's talent for parody and his sharp observations on society. Readers will find a blend of absurdity and cleverness in these entertaining pieces making it a valuable addition to the study of American humor and literature. This edition preserves the original charm and provides a window into a bygone era of comedic writing.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>