The Squibob Papers

By John Phoenix and John Ph]nix

Book Overview

The Squibob Papers is a novel written by John Phoenix, originally published in 1856. The book is a collection of humorous sketches and satirical essays that poke fun at the social and political issues of the time. The title character, Squibob, is a fictional resident of San Francisco who serves as the narrator and commentator on the absurdities of life in the city. Through Squibob's observations, the reader is treated to a series of witty and irreverent commentaries on topics ranging from the California Gold Rush to the state of journalism in America. The book is notable for its use of satire and parody, as well as its vivid descriptions of life in mid-19th century San Francisco. The Squibob Papers is a classic work of American humor that continues to entertain readers today.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: 1163269697
• ISBN13: 9781163269695
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"