Jack Downing's Letters (1845)

by Jack Downing

Book Overview

Jack Downing's Letters is a collection of humorous fictional letters written by Jack Downing, a character created by Seba Smith. The letters were first published in 1830 in the Portland Courier and later compiled into a book in 1845. The book is a satirical commentary on American politics and society in the early 19th century. Jack Downing is portrayed as a simple-minded, uneducated man from Maine who becomes involved in political affairs and offers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163933627
• ISBN13: 9781163933626
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"