The book ""Life and Adventures of Josh Billings: With a Characteristic Sketch of the Humorist"" is a biography of the famous American humorist Josh Billings, written by Francis Shubael Smith and published in 1883. The book chronicles the life of Josh Billings, from his early days as a farmer in upstate New York to his rise to fame as a writer and humorist. The author provides a detailed account of Billings' personal and professional life, including his struggles with poverty, his career as a lecturer, and his success as a writer. The book also includes a characteristic sketch of Josh Billings, which offers insights into his unique sense of humor and his literary style. Overall, ""Life and Adventures of Josh Billings"" is a fascinating portrait of one of America's most beloved humorists, written by a contemporary who knew him well.Also One Hundred Illustrated Aphorisms.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.