A Book of Vagaries; Comprising the New Mirror for Travelers and Other Whim-whams
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Delve into the whimsical world of James Kirke Paulding with "A Book of Vagaries," a delightful collection of essays and observations from the pen of a retired common-councilman. Reintroduced to readers under the guise of Launcelot Langstaff, Paulding offers a satirical mirror to travelers and society alike, capturing the eccentricities and follies of 19th-century America. This compilation, drawn from the author's papers, presents a unique blend of social commentary and travel writing, offering a window into a bygone era. Rediscover the wit and insight of a writer who once shaped American liter...
Delve into the whimsical world of James Kirke Paulding with "A Book of Vagaries," a delightful collection of essays and observations from the pen of a retired common-councilman. Reintroduced to readers under the guise of Launcelot Langstaff, Paulding offers a satirical mirror to travelers and society alike, capturing the eccentricities and follies of 19th-century America. This compilation, drawn from the author's papers, presents a unique blend of social commentary and travel writing, offering a window into a bygone era. Rediscover the wit and insight of a writer who once shaped American literary tastes and explore the enduring relevance of his observations on human nature and societal trends. A charming and thought-provoking journey through the vagaries of life, as seen through the eyes of a master storyteller. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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