The Complete Works Of Artemus Ward V4 is a book by Charles Farrar Browne that contains the complete collection of works by the American humorist and writer, Artemus Ward. The book is the fourth volume in a series that compiles all of Ward's writings, including his humorous essays, sketches, and speeches. Artemus Ward was known for his witty and satirical commentary on American life and politics during the mid-19th century. The book includes some of Ward's most famous works, such as ""The Babes in the Wood"" and ""The Shakers."" It also features a biographical introduction by Browne, which provides insight into Ward's life and career. The Complete Works Of Artemus Ward V4 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American humor and satire from the mid-19th century.In our boat is an inebriated United States official, who flings his spectacles overboard, and sings a flippant and absurd song about his grandmother's spotted calf, with his ri-fol-lol-tiddery-i-do. After which he crumbles, in an incomprehensible manner, into the bottom of the boat, and howls dismally.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.