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Reproduction of the original: Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia by Seba Smith

"Letters of Major Jack Downing of the Downingville Militia" from Seba Smith. American humorist and writer (1792-1868).

Experience the Civil War era through the sharp wit of Major Jack Downing, a fictional militia man whose observations offer a unique perspective on a nation divided. "Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia, Seba Smith" presents a collection of satirical... Read Full Overview

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.

Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for... Read Full Overview

Letters of Major Jack Downing of the Downingville Militia is a collection of humorous letters written by Seba Smith, under the pseudonym of Major Jack Downing, during the American Civil War. The book was first published in 1864 and is a satirical commentary on the political and... Read Full Overview

Letters of Major Jack Downing of the Downingville Militia is a collection of humorous letters written by Seba Smith under the pseudonym of Major Jack Downing. The book was first published in 1833 and then republished in 1864. The letters are written in a folksy, New England dialect... Read Full Overview

""Letters of Major Jack Downing of the Downingville Militia"" is a collection of satirical letters written by Seba Smith under the pseudonym of Major Jack Downing. The book was first published in 1834 and later republished in 1864. The letters are written in a humorous and exaggerated... Read Full Overview