Brother Jonathan V3: The Smartest Nation in All Creation (1844)

Brother Jonathan V3: The Smartest Nation In All Creation is a book written by Hugo Playfair and published in 1844. It is the third volume in the Brother Jonathan series, which is a collection of satirical essays and sketches that poke fun at American society and culture.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of American life. Some of the topics covered include politics, education, religion, and social customs. Throughout the book, Playfair uses humor and wit to critique American society, pointing out its flaws and absurdities.One of the main themes of the book is the idea of American exceptionalism. Playfair satirizes the notion that America is the greatest nation in the world, arguing that this belief is based on arrogance and ignorance. He also critiques the American education system, which he sees as being overly focused on practical skills at the expense of intellectual development.Overall, Brother Jonathan V3: The Smartest Nation In All Creation is a witty and insightful commentary on American society in the mid-19th century. While some of the references and jokes may be dated, the book remains a fascinating glimpse into the cultural attitudes and beliefs of the time.In Three Volumes.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.