Observations by Mr. Dooley

Observations by Mr. Dooley is a collection of humorous essays written by American journalist and humorist Finley Peter Dunne. The book is set in the fictional Irish-American neighborhood of Archey Road in Chicago, where Mr. Dooley, a bartender and philosopher, holds court on a wide range of topics, from politics and social issues to sports and entertainment. Through Mr. Dooley's witty observations and colorful language, Dunne offers a satirical commentary on American society at the turn of the 20th century, highlighting the contradictions and absurdities of the era. The book was first published in 1902 and quickly became a bestseller, cementing Dunne's reputation as one of America's foremost humorists.1902. American journalist and humorist who came into prominence when he wrote a series of satirical observations and reflections attributed to an honest Irish-American, Martin Dooley, the shrewd philosopher of Archey Road, on social and political topics of the day for the Chicago Journal. The first published collection, Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War, was followed by several others, similar in subject-matter and method, including Mr. Dooley in the Hearts of his Countrymen, Mr. Dooley�������s Philosophy, Mr. Dooley�������s Opinions, Observations by Mr. Dooley and Dissertations by Mr. Dooley. These books made their author widely known as the creator of a delightfully original character, and as a humorist of shrewd insight. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.