This book is a collection of humorous sketches by Charles Farrar Browne, a popular American writer and lecturer in the 19th century. The sketches follow the adventures of Artemus Ward, a fictional character who travels to various parts of America and Europe, encountering a colorful array of characters along the way. The book is a delightful example of 19th century humor, full of wit, irony, and satire, and a testament to the enduring popularity of Browne's work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.