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The cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain.
A COMIC HISTORY
OF THE
UNITED STATES.
P.S.—The illustration opposite is intended to take the place of a giftchromo, which we at first contemplated giving away with this book. It isto some extent allegorical, and will be explained at some future time, ifnecessary.
DEDICATION.
It seems the printer has left a blank place on this pagefor a “dedication.” In the early stages of this work, it istrue, the author had thought of inscribing it to a wealthyaunt, (who has no other incumbrances,) but on more maturedeliberation he has decided to send her instead a nice chinashaving mug appropriately inscribed in gold letters, “Forgetme Not.” It will look less pointed.
CONTENTS.
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| Chapter I.—A Few Stubborn Facts not wholly Unconnected with the Discovery of America | 13 |
| Chapter II.—In which the Early Life of this Man Columbus is Inquired into—Disappointed Parents—The Bane of Genius—“Pooh-Pooh!”—Convincing Arguments | 18 |
| Chapter III.—Treats of other Discoveries and Does Great Credit to the Author’s Sense of Justice | 27 |
| Chapter IV.—Having to his Entire Satisfaction Settled the Question as to who Discovered America, the Author Proceeds to Settle the Country Itself—John Smith is Mentioned—John Smith on the Rostrum—John Smith in Difficulties—The Plot Thickens as far as J. Smith is Concerned—The Death Penalty—Slow Music—*** ... BU KİTABI OKUMAK İÇİN ÜYE OLUN VEYA GİRİŞ YAPIN!Sitemize Üyelik ÜCRETSİZDİR! |