My Wayward Pardner; or, My Trials with Josiah, America, the Widow Bump, and Etcetery

This collection of short stories was written by Marietta Holley, an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics. She is remembered as one of America's most significant early female humorists. This book is a hilarious account of her life with her husband, Josiah Allen, and includes titles such as Josiah Goes Into Business, The Lords of Creation, and Miss Bobbet Lets the Cat Out.