Down the River: Or Practical Lessons Under the Code Duello (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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The circumstances which gave birth to the idea of the present work, impelled the writer to great rapidity of execution, not, possibly, unfavorable to the production of some sparks of humor.

On the other hand, constant professional interruptions and business cares have made elaborate revision absolutely impracticable.

Should any of his readers think they recognize herein portraitures of themselves or their friends, he will feel pleasure in such a proof of his capacity for drawing hu man nature to the life; but he hopes they will extract only amusement from the scenes presented, and be in no wise offended.

In order to the more lively presentment of those scenes, the narrative is placed in the lips of one of the characters portrayed.

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