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In this memoir, Seba Smith reflects on his thirty years as a journalist and politician, including his time as a member of the U.S. Senate. Smith provides a firsthand account of the political and social landscape of the mid-19th century United States, as well as his own experiences and opinions on important issues of the day.

Artemus Ward was one of the most popular humorists of the mid-19th century, known for his satirical take on American life and politics. This volume brings together two of Ward's most entertaining works, alongside the comic creation Major Jack Downing. With their irreverent wit and sharp observations, these works remain as entertaining today as they were over a century ago.