The Motley Book: A Series Of Tales And Sketches (1838)

The Motley Book is a collection of short stories and sketches written by Benjamin Smith and published in 1838. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of story or sketch. The first section includes humorous tales and anecdotes, while the second section focuses on more serious topics such as love, death, and morality. The third section contains sketches of various characters and scenes from everyday life, and the final section includes a series of stories about the supernatural and the unexplained. Throughout the book, Smith's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen observation of human nature. The Motley Book is a delightful and entertaining read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary culture of the 19th century.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.