The Complete Works of Artemus Ward - Part 5

The book explores the life and career of Charles Farrar Browne, known as Artemus Ward, who is recognized as America's first stand-up comedian. It highlights his unique character, an illiterate rube with "Yankee common sense," and his beginnings as a compositor and writer for various journals. The narrative details the launch of the "Artemus Ward" series in 1858, which gained immense popularity in both America and England, showcasing Browne's influence on humor writing and public performance during his time.