The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous By: Artemus Ward (1834-1867)
Artemus Ward's "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous" is a delightful collection of essays, sketches, and satirical pieces that showcase Ward's unique wit and humor. From his humorous accounts of traveling through Europe to his comical observations on everyday life, Ward's writing is both entertaining and insightful. One of the highlights of this collection is Ward's ability to poke fun at societal norms and conventions, offering a satirical critique of the absurdity of human behavior. His sharp wit and clever wordplay keep the reader engaged and amused throughout each piece. In addition to his humor, Ward also displays a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling. His vivid descriptions and memorable characters bring his essays to life, drawing the reader into his world and leaving a lasting impression. Overall, "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous" is a must-read for fans of comedy and satire. Ward's unique voice and humorous take on the world make this collection a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read. First Page: Artemus Ward (Charles Farrar Browne) Part 7 THE COMPLETE WORKS OF ARTEMUS WARD, PART 7, MISCELLANEOUS (CHARLES FARRAR BROWNE) With a biographical sketch by Melville D. Landon, "Eli Perkins" CONTENTS. PART VII. Miscellaneous. 7.1. The Cruise of the Polly Ann. 7.2. Artemus Ward's Autobiography. 7.3. The Serenade. 7.4. O'Bourcy's "Arrah na Pogue." 7.5. Artemus Ward among the Fenians. 7.6. Artemus Ward in Washington. 7.7. Scenes Outside the Fair Grounds. 7.8. The Wife. 7.9. A Juvenile Composition On the Elephant. 7.10. A Poem by the Same. 7.11. East Side Theatricals. 7.12. Soliloquy of a Low Thief. 7.13. The Negro Question. 7.14. Artemus Ward on Health. 7.15. A Fragment. 7.16. Brigham Young's Wives. 7.17. A. Ward's First Umbrella. 7.18. An Affecting Poem. 7.19. Mormon Bill of Fare. 7.20. "The Babes in the Wood." 7.21. Mr. Ward Attends a Graffick (Soiree.) 7.22. A. Ward Among the Mormons. Reported by Himself or Somebody Else. PART VII. MISCELLANEOUS. 7.1. THE CRUISE OF THE POLLY ANN. In overhaulin one of my old trunks the tother day, I found the follerin jernal of a vyge on the starnch canawl bote, Polly Ann, which happened to the subscriber when I was a young man (in the Brite Lexington of yooth, when thar aint no sich word as fale) on the Wabash Canawl: Monday, 2 P... Continue reading book >>

The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous By: Artemus Ward (1834-1867)

Artemus Ward's "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous" is a delightful collection of essays, sketches, and satirical pieces that showcase Ward's unique wit and humor. From his humorous accounts of traveling through Europe to his comical observations on everyday life, Ward's writing is both entertaining and insightful.

One of the highlights of this collection is Ward's ability to poke fun at societal norms and conventions, offering a satirical critique of the absurdity of human behavior. His sharp wit and clever wordplay keep the reader engaged and amused throughout each piece.

In addition to his humor, Ward also displays a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling. His vivid descriptions and memorable characters bring his essays to life, drawing the reader into his world and leaving a lasting impression.

Overall, "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous" is a must-read for fans of comedy and satire. Ward's unique voice and humorous take on the world make this collection a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read.

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Artemus Ward (Charles Farrar Browne) Part 7

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF ARTEMUS WARD, PART 7, MISCELLANEOUS

(CHARLES FARRAR BROWNE)

With a biographical sketch by Melville D. Landon, "Eli Perkins"

CONTENTS.

PART VII.

Miscellaneous.

7.1. The Cruise of the Polly Ann.

7.2. Artemus Ward's Autobiography.

7.3. The Serenade.

7.4. O'Bourcy's "Arrah na Pogue."

7.5. Artemus Ward among the Fenians.

7.6. Artemus Ward in Washington.

7.7. Scenes Outside the Fair Grounds.

7.8. The Wife.

7.9. A Juvenile Composition On the Elephant.

7.10. A Poem by the Same.

7.11. East Side Theatricals.

7.12. Soliloquy of a Low Thief.

7.13. The Negro Question.

7.14. Artemus Ward on Health.

7.15. A Fragment.

7.16. Brigham Young's Wives.

7.17. A. Ward's First Umbrella.

7.18. An Affecting Poem.

7.19. Mormon Bill of Fare.

7.20. "The Babes in the Wood."

7.21. Mr. Ward Attends a Graffick (Soiree.)

7.22. A. Ward Among the Mormons. Reported by Himself or Somebody Else.

PART VII. MISCELLANEOUS.

7.1. THE CRUISE OF THE POLLY ANN.

In overhaulin one of my old trunks the tother day, I found the follerin jernal of a vyge on the starnch canawl bote, Polly Ann, which happened to the subscriber when I was a young man (in the Brite Lexington of yooth, when thar aint no sich word as fale) on the Wabash Canawl:

Monday, 2 P... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters	Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 2, War	The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 3: Stories and Romances
Complete Works of Artemus Ward Part 4, To California and Return	The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 5: The London Punch Letters	The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 6: Artemus Ward's Panorama
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous

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