Adventures Of Captain Simon Suggs: Late Of The Tallapoosa Volunteers (1846)

By Johnson Jones Hooper

Book Overview

Adventures Of Captain Simon Suggs: Late Of The Tallapoosa Volunteers is a novel written by Johnson Jones Hooper in 1846. The book is a collection of humorous sketches that revolve around the life and adventures of Captain Simon Suggs, a charming and cunning con artist from Alabama.The book is set in the early 19th century and follows Captain Simon Suggs as he travels through Alabama and Mississippi, swindling people out of their money and engaging in various other misadventures. The stories are told from the perspective of a narrator who often comments on Suggs' antics and provides insights into the social and political climate of the time.The Adventures Of Captain Simon Suggs is known for its satirical portrayal of Southern culture and its use of dialect and humor. The book was a popular success when it was first published and has since become a classic of Southern literature.Overall, Adventures Of Captain Simon Suggs: Late Of The Tallapoosa Volunteers is a witty and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on life in the American South during the early 19th century.Together With Taking The Census, And Other Alabama Sketches. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165909553
• ISBN13: 9781165909551
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"