Richard Paskowitz: 2 books
by Richard Paskowitz, M.D.
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2013
George Horatio Derby, also known as John Phoenix and as Squibob, is the Father of American Wit. He influenced Mark Twain.Modern comedy owes a debt to John Phoenix (for example Andy Kaufman and Jim Carey).Laugh out loud at his wit;enjoy his humor,as relevant now as it was 160 years ago.Discover for...
by Richard Paskowitz
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2013
George Horatio Derby 1823-1861 aka John Q.Phoenix, aka Squibob Lieutenant Topographical Engineers of the United States Army. He surveyed and mapped the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys in 1849. This volume combines Derby's cartographic and literary skills his "day" job. Derby observed...