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Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War

Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War

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Letters & EssaysGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162772611
ISBN13: 9781162772615
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War is a collection of humorous essays written by American journalist and author, Finley Peter Dunne. The book features the character of Mr. Dooley, an Irish immigrant who runs a fictional Chicago saloon, and his humorous commentary on various topics of the day, including politics, war, and social issues. The essays were originally published in the Chicago Evening Post in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and became immensely popular for their witty and satirical take on American culture and politics. The book is a classic example of American humor writing and provides a unique perspective on the social and political climate of the time.1899. A collection of brief, humorous pieces Dunne wrote for the Chicago Evening Post and the Chicago Journal. The gents at Mr. Dooley�������s neighborhood saloon, in the working-class community of Bridgeport, located on Chicago�������s near southwest side discuss politics, military strategy, the new woman, and other topics in an Irish-American dialect.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.

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