Artemus Ward's Lecture As Delivered At The Egyptian Hall, London (1869)

Artemus Ward's Lecture: As Delivered At The Egyptian Hall, London (1869) is a book that contains the complete text of a lecture given by the American humorist Artemus Ward (pseudonym of Charles Farrar Browne) at the Egyptian Hall in London in 1866. The lecture is a humorous account of Ward's travels and experiences in the United States, including his encounters with various eccentric characters and his observations on American culture and society. The book also includes a preface by Ward's friend and fellow writer Mark Twain, who praises Ward's unique style of humor and his ability to capture the essence of American life. Overall, Artemus Ward's Lecture is a classic example of American humor writing from the mid-19th century, and a must-read for fans of the genre.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.