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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aDabney, Virginius, _d1835-1894
245	1	4	_aThe story of Don Miff
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-05-11
508			_aSean, an independent e-book maker in Canada (contact ttd ali at yahoo com), based on scans made available by the Internet Archive.
520			_a"The Story of Don Miff: As Told by His Friend John Bouche Whacker: A Symphony of Life" is a satirical work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative is presented as a comedic and reflective account, with the main character, Don Miff, being depicted through the eyes of his friend John Bouche Whacker as he shares his thoughts and experiences. The preface sets the stage for a humorous exploration of life, society, and the author's own whimsical philosophical musings. At the start of the novel, the narrator introduces himself as John Bouche Whacker, addressing his future great-great-great-grandson, Ah Yung Whack. Whacker discusses the overwhelming flood of literature prevalent in his time and humorously contemplates whether to contribute to it or instead to preserve his thoughts for posterity. He decides to write a personal letter to his descendant, with aspirations to recount the life of Old Virginia and illustrate the seemingly tranquil life before the turmoil of the Civil War disrupted it. He hints at a grand story unfolding through sketches of characters and events from his past, setting the stage for a blend of nostalgic reflection and social commentary interspersed with humor and character-driven stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cPhiladelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1886
653			_aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
653			_aRichmond (Va.) -- Fiction
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/storyofdonmiffas00dabn
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73601
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