02395cam a22003373u 4500 17228 UtSlPG 20260610133413.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08001248 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN PS Locke, David Ross, 1833-1888 "Swingin round the cirkle" Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-05 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Swingin Round the Cirkle" by Petroleum V. Nasby is a satirical work that blends fiction and political commentary, written in the late 19th century. The narrative is presented through a series of letters penned by the main character, who is a fictionalized version of the author himself, serving as a postmaster and a Democrat. The book explores the tumultuous political landscape of post-Civil War America, particularly from the perspective of a disillusioned Democrat grappling with the loss and transformation of party ideals. At the start of the work, the protagonist reflects on his past experiences within the Democrat party and the societal changes following the Civil War. His correspondence reveals a profound sense of despair and irony as he recounts his life's misfortunes, political defeats, and the shifting loyalties within his community. With a humorous tone, he ruminates on the perceived decline of the Democratic Party and critiques their handling of issues surrounding the abolition of slavery and the Reconstruction era. This opening establishes a blend of personal narrative with political satire, setting the stage for an exploration of identity, loyalty, and the complexities of American democracy in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1869 -- Humor Campaign literature -- Republican Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17228 58616 58616