This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: R. Worthington in 1878 in 348 pages; Description: Published also under titles: The comic liar and The coming girl.; Subjects: Humor / General; Literary Criticism / American / General;