American Historical and Literary Curiosities, Part 22. Second Series

"American Historical and Literary Curiosities, Part 22" by J. Jay Smith is a compilation of historical and literary oddities, part of a broader series designed to illuminate obscure corners of American history and writing from the mid-1800s. Through illustrations and images of pages, this volume gives a peek into American heritage, showing items, papers, and stories that have helped form the country’s literary world and moments in time. With minimal text, the focus on visuals allows people to uncover the interesting links between America’s past and its literary creations, to gain a richer understanding of the culture shown through these artifacts.