Publisher's Synopsis
Major Jones's Courtship and Travels is a novel written by Joseph Jones and originally published in 1857. The book is a humorous and satirical account of the courtship and travels of the eponymous Major Jones. The novel is set in the American South in the mid-19th century and follows Major Jones as he attempts to woo and win the heart of a young woman named Lucy Long. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences a number of amusing and often absurd adventures. The book is written in a dialect that reflects the speech patterns and idioms of the time and place it depicts, and is therefore considered an important example of Southern literature. It is also notable for its use of humor and satire to comment on the social and cultural norms of the era. Overall, Major Jones's Courtship and Travels is a lively and entertaining novel that provides a unique glimpse into the world of the American South in the mid-19th century.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.
