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The Soldier Joker George Horatio Derby
Derby was a soldier, cartographer, humorist, engineer, and practical joker. He surveyed the Sacramento Valley, the Tulare Valley, San Diego Harbor, the mouth of the Colorado River. …
Father of American Wit: George Horatio Derby
George Horatio Derby, also known as John Phoenix and as Squibob, is the Father of American Wit. He influenced Mark Twain.Modern comedy owes a debt to John Phoenix (for example Andy …
Soldier Joker A Bright Light
The Pensacola Lighthouse was built by Lt. George Horatio Derby (The Soldier Joker). He was the 8th District Lighthouse Engineer (1857-1859). The Pensacola Lighthouse that was lit …
Soldier Joker Phoenix in Astoria
John Phoenix aka Lieutenant George Horatio Derby was in Oregon during the years 1855-1856. He was in charge of building roads in what was wilderness. While there the wildly …
Soldier Joker the Legacy
George Horatio Derby (1823-1861) attended West Point 1842-1846. George met Charles and Martha Hitchcock. Their daughter was Lillie Hitchcock (Coit). The Hitchcocks and Samuel …
Letters to Lillian
This is a memoir of a young US Army Lieutenant's experience in the Pacific War Theater during World War II as told through letters to his wife in Boston.
Passion Is The Power
In this high-octane psychological thriller, a young woman grows up battling rape, eating and sexual disorders, husbands, miscarriage, corporate and police corruption, and the …