The Struggles

The book titled ""The Struggles: Social, Financial And Political, Of Petroleum V. Nasby; Embracing His Trials And Troubles, Likewise His Views Of Men And Things"" was written by David Ross Locke and published in 1880. The book is a collection of stories about the character Petroleum V. Nasby, who is a satirical representation of a rural American during the Civil War era. The stories in the book describe Nasby's struggles with social, financial, and political issues during this time period. They also include his views on various men and things that he encounters throughout his life. The book is written in a humorous and satirical style, with Nasby often making outrageous and exaggerated claims about his experiences. However, the stories also provide insight into the challenges faced by rural Americans during the Civil War era, including issues related to poverty, race, and political corruption. Overall, ""The Struggles: Social, Financial And Political, Of Petroleum V. Nasby; Embracing His Trials And Troubles, Likewise His Views Of Men And Things"" is a witty and entertaining book that offers a unique perspective on American life during the 19th century.Embracing The Period Of American History From 1860 To 1870.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.