Cheerful Americans

""Cheerful Americans"" is a book written by Charles Battell Loomis that provides a humorous and entertaining look at American culture and society during the early 20th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of American life, such as politics, education, and entertainment.Loomis uses a lighthearted and witty writing style to poke fun at various aspects of American culture, including the obsession with money, the love of sports, and the tendency towards self-promotion. He also includes humorous anecdotes and stories about famous Americans, such as Teddy Roosevelt and Mark Twain.Overall, ""Cheerful Americans"" is a fun and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on American society during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or culture, or simply looking for a good laugh.1903. With 24 illustrations by Florence Scovel Shinn, Fanny Y. Cory, F.L. Fithian, and F.R. Gruger. A volume by the humorist Charles Battell Loomis. Contents: A Man of Putty; Araminta and the Automobile; The Man from Ochre Point, New Jersey; There¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Only One Noo York; Too Much Boy; The Cosmopolitanism of Mr. Powers; An Eastern Easter; The Man in the Red Sweater; Little Miss Flutterly¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Dissertation on War; The Expatriation of Jonathan Taintor; The Memory of Carlotta; Truman Wickwire¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Gloves; The Deception of Martha Tucker; The Minister¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Henhouse; The Men Who Swapped Languages; While the Automobile Ran Down; and Veritable Quidors.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.