The Select Letters Of Major Jack Downing, Of The Downingville Militia (1834)

By Jack Downing

Book Overview

The Select 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 1834 and became an instant success. The letters are written in the style of a country bumpkin, with Downing often making fun of himself and his lack of education. The book is a satire of politics and society in the United States during the early 19th century, with Downing frequently commenting on current events and political figures of the time. The letters are filled with witty humor and clever wordplay, making them a delightful read for anyone interested in American history or humor writing.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: 1166035174
• ISBN13: 9781166035174
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"