Mayor Jones; Or My Cigar: Too Much Truth For A Novel (1846) Paperback - 2010

Mayor Jones; Or My Cigar: Too Much Truth For A Novel is a satirical novel written by Amicus Decoris and published in 1846. The book is a humorous and critical look at the political and social scene in the United States during the mid-19th century. The story is centered around the character of Mayor Jones, a corrupt and self-serving politician who uses his power to enrich himself and his cronies. Through a series of comical and absurd events, the book exposes the flaws and hypocrisies of the American political system and its leaders. The title of the book refers to Mayor Jones' love for cigars, which he smokes incessantly throughout the story. The book is written in a sarcastic and irreverent style, and its themes of greed, corruption, and hypocrisy are still relevant today. Overall, Mayor Jones; Or My Cigar: Too Much Truth For A Novel is a witty and entertaining satire that offers a biting commentary on American society and politics.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.