The Little Frenchman And His Water Lots
With Other Sketches Of The Times (1839)
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The Little Frenchman And His Water Lots: With Other Sketches Of The Times (1839) is a satirical novel written by George Pope Morris. The book is set in New York City during the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a Frenchman named Monsieur Bon-Bon, who attempts to make a fortune by selling water lots in a swampy area of the city. The novel is a commentary on the greed and corruption of the time, as well as a satire on the French and their perceived love of luxury and excess. Along with the main story, the book also includes several other sketches and satirical pieces on various to...
The Little Frenchman And His Water Lots: With Other Sketches Of The Times (1839) is a satirical novel written by George Pope Morris. The book is set in New York City during the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a Frenchman named Monsieur Bon-Bon, who attempts to make a fortune by selling water lots in a swampy area of the city. The novel is a commentary on the greed and corruption of the time, as well as a satire on the French and their perceived love of luxury and excess. Along with the main story, the book also includes several other sketches and satirical pieces on various topics, including politics, society, and the arts. The Little Frenchman And His Water Lots is considered to be one of the earliest examples of American literary satire and is still widely read and studied today.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.
