Publisher's Synopsis
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War is a collection of humorous essays written by Finley Peter Dunne, originally published in 1898. The book features the character of Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in Chicago, who offers his witty and often satirical commentary on various political and social issues of the time, including the Spanish-American War, imperialism, and the role of the press in shaping public opinion. Through Mr. Dooley's musings, Dunne provides a unique and entertaining perspective on the events and attitudes of turn-of-the-century America. The book is a classic of American humor and political satire, and remains relevant and enjoyable to readers today.1899. A collection of brief, humorous pieces Dunne wrote for the Chicago Evening Post and the Chicago Journal. The gents at Mr. Dooley�������s neighborhood saloon, in the working-class community of Bridgeport, located on Chicago�������s near southwest side discuss politics, military strategy, the new woman, and other topics in an Irish-American dialect.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.
