Bill Nye's Cordwood (1887)

Bill Nye's Cordwood is a humorous book written by American humorist Bill Nye and first published in 1887. The book is a collection of Nye's satirical essays and anecdotes, which poke fun at various aspects of American life and culture in the late 19th century. The title of the book refers to a common fuel source at the time, which was used to heat homes and power steam engines. Nye's writing style is characterized by his use of absurdity and exaggeration to point out the flaws and follies of society. He covers a wide range of topics in the book, including politics, religion, education, and social norms. Some of the essays are lighthearted and whimsical, while others are more biting and critical.Despite its age, Bill Nye's Cordwood remains a popular and influential book in the canon of American humor. It is often cited as an early example of the satirical style that would later be perfected by writers like Mark Twain and H.L. Mencken. The book's humor is still appreciated today for its wit, insight, and irreverence.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.