Project Gutenberg 2002-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 163 Ward, Artemus 1834 1867 Browne, Charles Farrar The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous This etext was produced by anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteers "The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 7: Miscellaneous" by Artemus Ward is a humorous collection of essays and anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. Artemus Ward, the pen name of the American humorist Charles Farrar Browne, showcases his distinctive brand of satirical humor and social commentary through various short pieces, including travel logs, autobiographical sketches, and theatrical critiques. The book captures a whimsical portrayal of Ward's experiences, notably during his travels and his observations on society and culture. The opening of this collection introduces a series of amusing writings, starting with "The Cruise of the Polly Ann," where Ward recounts humorous anecdotes from a canal boat journey, including his interactions with eccentric passengers and the peculiar behavior of the boat's captain. The narrative is delivered in a playful, mock-phonetic style that enhances its comedic effect. Following this, subsequent sections present Ward's autobiographical reflections, skits centered around his theatrical life, and amusing commentaries on topics ranging from personal experiences to contemporary events, all rendered in his signature blend of wit and absurdity. The beginning sets the stage for the light-hearted and satirical tone that characterizes the entirety of the work, inviting readers into the entertaining world of Artemus Ward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American wit and humor PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 145489 2025-10-02T06:45:16.582824 text/html 145310 2025-01-08T19:42:05.522972 text/html 150654 2025-10-02T06:45:22.634720 application/epub+zip 151181 2025-10-02T06:45:19.792744 application/epub+zip 116733 2025-10-02T06:45:18.656713 application/epub+zip 335552 2025-10-02T06:45:24.633718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325224 2025-10-02T06:45:21.921739 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272999 2022-09-02T09:10:57.472948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125792 2025-10-02T06:45:16.318735 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 120405 2021-01-08T18:36:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17563 2025-10-02T06:45:24.756687 application/rdf+xml 20747 2025-10-02T06:45:19.142735 image/jpeg 4493 2025-10-02T06:45:18.897722 image/jpeg 51747 2021-01-08T18:36:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 150462 2025-10-02T06:45:16.595753 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia