The Nasby Papers

by David Ross Locke and Petroleum V. Nasby

Book Overview

This is a collection of satirical essays written by David Ross Locke under the pseudonym Petroleum V. Nasby. Published during the Civil War, these essays skewer the politicians and military leaders of the day, as well as the social mores of 19th-century America. Despite their age, these essays are still hilarious and thought-provoking today.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021204374
• ISBN13: 9781021204370
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"