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John Bull in America: or, the New Munchausen
The novelist wryly depicts travels through America. Satire on how the English travelers made their way through North America.
356 pages, Hardcover
First published January 31, 1824
About the author
James Kirke Paulding
365 books6 followers1778-1860
American writer who also was the United States Secretary of the Navy for 3 years.
He worked with Washington Irving on a short-lived satirical periodical Salmagundi. The magazine coined the term Gotham to describe New York.
Martin Van Buren appointed him Secretary of the Navy in June 1838. As Secretary, he was a conservative figure, whose extensive knowledge of naval affairs was balanced by notable lack of enthusiasm for new technology.
Paulding was associated with the Knickerbocker literary group
American writer who also was the United States Secretary of the Navy for 3 years.
He worked with Washington Irving on a short-lived satirical periodical Salmagundi. The magazine coined the term Gotham to describe New York.
Martin Van Buren appointed him Secretary of the Navy in June 1838. As Secretary, he was a conservative figure, whose extensive knowledge of naval affairs was balanced by notable lack of enthusiasm for new technology.
Paulding was associated with the Knickerbocker literary group
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