Publisher's Synopsis
Ye Book Of Copperheads is a historical book written by Charles Godfrey Leland in 1863. The book is a collection of satirical poems and illustrations that mock the Copperheads, a faction of the Democratic Party that opposed the American Civil War and advocated for peace negotiations with the Confederacy. The book features caricatures of prominent Copperhead politicians and newspaper editors, as well as fictional characters who represent the Copperhead ideology. Leland's writing is witty and biting, and his illustrations are intricate and detailed. Ye Book Of Copperheads is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into the political climate of the Civil War era and the role of satire in political discourse.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.
