Letters Of Major Jack Downing Of The Downingville Militia (1864)

Letters of Major Jack Downing of the Downingville Militia is a collection of humorous letters written by Seba Smith under the pseudonym of Major Jack Downing. The book was first published in 1833 and then republished in 1864. The letters are written in a folksy, New England dialect and are meant to satirize the political and social issues of the time. Major Jack Downing is a fictional character who represents the common man and his letters are addressed to various political figures, including President Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, and Daniel Webster. The letters cover a range of topics, from the economy to the military to the treatment of Native Americans. The book is an important example of early American humor and satire and provides insight into the political and social climate of the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.