Eli Perkins: Wit, Humor and Pathos

by Melville De Lancey Landon

Book Overview

""Eli Perkins Wit, Humor and Pathos"" is a biography of Eli Perkins, a 19th-century American humorist and lecturer. Written by Melville Landon, the book chronicles Perkins' life and career, from his early days as a printer's apprentice to his rise as a popular public speaker and writer. Landon explores Perkins' unique brand of humor, which combined wit and satire with a deep sense of empathy and compassion, as well as his ability to connect with audiences...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417929545
• ISBN13: 9781417929542
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"