Sweet Cicely

Sweet Cicely: Or Josiah Allen As A Politician is a novel written by Marietta Holley. The book is a political satire that follows the story of Josiah Allen, a farmer who becomes involved in politics. Josiah Allen is a simple man who is not interested in politics, but he is persuaded by his wife, Samantha, to run for office. As Josiah embarks on his political journey, he encounters various challenges and learns about the corrupt nature of politics. The book is written in a humorous and lighthearted tone, and it provides a commentary on the political system in the United States during the late 19th century. The novel is a part of a series of books that feature the character of Samantha Allen and her husband Josiah, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in political satire and humor.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.