John Smith's Letters, With Picters To Match

John Smith's Letters, With Picters To Match Containing Reasons Why John Smith Should Not Change His Name (1839)

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John Smith's Letters, With Pictures To Match: Containing Reasons Why John Smith Should Not Change His Name is a book written by Seba Smith in 1839. The book is a collection of letters written by John Smith, a character created by Seba Smith, in which he argues against changing his name. The letters are accompanied by illustrations that help to convey the humor and wit of the writing.The book is a satirical take on the idea of changing one's name, which was a popular trend in the 19th century. John Smith, the protagonist, uses his letters to poke fun at the idea of changing one's name to something more exotic or prestigious. He argues that his name is perfectly fine as it is and that changing it would be unnecessary and even foolish.Throughout the book, John Smith uses humor and wit to make his case, often using absurd examples and exaggerated scenarios to illustrate his points. The illustrations that accompany the letters add to the humor and help to bring the characters and situations to life.Overall, John Smith's Letters, With Pictures To Match is a witty and entertaining book that offers a humorous take on the idea of changing one's name. It is a classic example of 19th-century satire and is still enjoyed by readers today.And Miss Debby Smith�������s Juvenile Spirit, Together With The Only Authentic History Extant Of The Late War In Our Disputed Territory.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120305336
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 158
Weight: 217g
Height: 151mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 8mm