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Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 - January 29, 1956) was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements. His satirical... Read Full Overview

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A sharp, sparkling glimpse into a formative era of American wit and culture. Damn! A Book Of Calumny gathers essays that cut through pretence with a musician's timing and a prosecutor's exactness-sly, fearless, unforgettable. This compact collection offers more than humour; it... Read Full Overview

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Damn A Book of Calumny is a collection of essays written by H. L. Mencken and published in 1918. In this book, Mencken unleashes his sharp wit and biting satire on a variety of targets, including politicians, journalists, and cultural icons. He spares no one in his scathing... Read Full Overview

If George Washington were alive today, what a shining mark he would be for the whole camorra of uplifters, forward-lookers and professional patriots He was the Rockefeller of his time, the richest man in the United States, a promoter of stock companies, a land-grabber, an exploiter... Read Full Overview

Damn A Book of Calumny is a collection of essays written by the renowned American journalist and satirist H.L. Mencken. The book, first published in 1918, is a scathing critique of various public figures and institutions of the time, including politicians, religious leaders,... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview