The Puddleford Papers or Humors of the West

The Puddleford Papers or Humors of the West is a collection of humorous stories written by H. H. Riley. The book is set in the fictional town of Puddleford, located in the western United States. The stories are told from the perspective of a narrator who is a resident of Puddleford and knows all of the town's quirky characters. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in Puddleford. Some of the stories are about the town's politics, while others are about the local church or the school. The book is filled with witty observations about life in the American West during the mid-19th century. It is a charming and entertaining read that will appeal to anyone who enjoys humor and satire.1875. With original illustrations. Writer, lawyer and politician, Henry Hiram Riley contributed to the Knickerbocker Magazine, under the pen-name of Simon Oakleaf, a series of articles called Puddleford Papers, or Humors of the West, which were followed by Puddleford and its People. The earlier Puddleford papers, which were partly humorous and partly descriptive of nature, were subsequently published in a volume in a revised form and attained widespread popularity.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.