"PhÅ"nixiana; or Sketches and Burlesques" is a collection of humorous writings by George Horatio Derby, writing under the pen name John Phoenix. This edition includes a foreword by T.S. Wentworth, adding historical context. The book offers a glimpse into 19th-century American humor, filled with satire and burlesque. Derby's witty observations and comical narratives provide entertaining and insightful commentary on society and culture of his time. Discover the enduring appeal of these literary sketches, showcasing the author's talent for blending wit and social critique.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.