Melville Landon
''Eli Perkins Wit, Humor and Pathos'' is a biography of Eli Perkins, a 19th-century American humorist and lecturer. Written by Melville Landon, the book chronicles Perkins’ life and career, from his early days as a printer’s apprentice to his rise as a popular public speaker and writer. Landon explores Perkins’ unique brand of humor, which combined wit and satire with a deep sense of empathy and compassion, as well as his ability to connect with audiences on a personal level. The book also delves into Perkins’ personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, and his struggles with illness and financial hardship. Through anecdotes, personal letters, and other historical documents, Landon paints a vivid portrait of a man who left a lasting impact on American culture and entertainment.1889. With multiform illustrations. Eli Perkins, the pen name of Melville Landon, took up platform humor and enjoyed a great deal of success at it. He was ranked among the foremost humorists of the day, with the likes of Mark Twain, Josh Billings, Uncle Remus and Artemus Ward. He also opened speaking engagements for the famous Beechers. This volume contains a collection of Landon’s commentary on a variety of topics.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.
