. Kings of the platform and pulpit ... : personal reminiscences and anecdotes of noted Americans. ARTBMU8 WARD. 23 London Punch, and ere long he succeeded Mr. Charles G. Leland aseditor. Mr. Charles Dawson Shanly says: After Artemus Wardbecame sole editor, a position which he held for a brief period, manyof his best contributions were given to the public; and, whateverthere was of merit in the columns of Va/nity Fair from the time heassumed the editorial charge, emanated from his pen. Mr. Brownehimself wrote to a friend: Comic copy is what they wanted forYwthiiy Fair. I wrote some and it kille
. Kings of the platform and pulpit ... : personal reminiscences and anecdotes of noted Americans. ARTBMU8 WARD. 23 London Punch, and ere long he succeeded Mr. Charles G. Leland aseditor. Mr. Charles Dawson Shanly says: After Artemus Wardbecame sole editor, a position which he held for a brief period, manyof his best contributions were given to the public; and, whateverthere was of merit in the columns of Va/nity Fair from the time heassumed the editorial charge, emanated from his pen. Mr. Brownehimself wrote to a friend: Comic copy is what they wanted forYwthiiy Fair. I wrote some and it killed it. The poor paper gotto be a conundrum, and so I gave it up. The idea of entering the field as a lecturer now seized Mr. Brownestronger than ever. Tired of the pen, he resolved on trying theplatform. His Bohemian friends agreed that his fame and fortunewould be made before intelligent audiences. He resolved to try should be the subject of my lecture? How shall I treat thesubject ? These questions caused Mr. Browne grave other schemes, he thought of a string of je
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