Josiah Allen’s Wife As a P. A. and P. I.

Josiah Allen’s Wife is a hilarious and touching portrait of life in rural America, as seen through the eyes of Samantha Allen, a feisty and opinionated housewife. In this installment, Samantha travels to Philadelphia for the Centennial Exhibition, where she encounters a host of colorful characters and engages in a variety of escapades. Along the way, she offers her trademark blend of wit, wisdom, and homespun philosophy. With its gentle humor and keen observations of human nature, Josiah Allen’s Wife is a classic of American literature.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 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.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.