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Sweet Cicely: Or Josiah Allen As A Politician is a novel written by Marietta Holley. The book is a political satire that follows the story of Josiah Allen, a farmer who becomes involved in politics. Josiah Allen is a simple man who is not interested in politics, but he is persuaded... Read Full Overview

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"Sweet Cicely" from Marietta Holley. American humorist (1836-1926).

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Sweet Cicely - Or, Josiah Allen as a politician is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Sweet Cicely by Marietta Holley

Reproduction of the original: Sweet Cicely by Marietta Holley

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Marietta Holley (1836-1926) was a popular United States humorist who used satire to comment on U. S. society and politics. She was the youngest of seven children and was an unhealthly child. This caused her to become a private person. At the age of 14 she stopped her formal education... Read Full Overview

A delightful and humorous look at politics in rural America, Sweet Cicely lampoons the corrupt politicians and power brokers of the late 19th century. Marietta Holley's witty writing and sharp observations provide a commentary that is still relevant in today's political climate.

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