Phoenixiana, Or Sketches and Burlesques [Illustrated Edition]
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Author | : John Phoenix |
Publisher | : Wildside Press LLC |
Total Pages | : 698 |
Release | : 2008-03-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781434462985 |
ISBN-13 | : 1434462986 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Phoenixiana, Or Sketches and Burlesques [Illustrated Edition] by : John Phoenix
Book excerpt: George Horatio Derby (1823-1861) was an early California humorist. Derby used the pseudonyms "John P. Squibob," "John Phoenix," and "Squibob." He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Topographic Corps. In his spare time, he wrote humorous anecdotes and burlesques, often under his pseudonyms.