Wallace Goldsmith

Wallace Goldsmith
Wallace Goldsmith was an American illustrator and cartoonist known for his work in early 20th-century children's literature and comic strips. He illustrated several books, including "Dwarf Land and Cannibal Country" by Albert Bigelow Paine, which showcased his whimsical and detailed artistic style. Goldsmith was also a cartoonist for the Boston Post, contributing to the newspaper's comic strips. His illustrations were widely appreciated for their humor and charm, making him a significant figure in both book and newspaper illustration during his time.

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ELIZA'S HUSBAND "Suppose," I said to one of the junior clerks at our office the other day, "you were asked to describe yourself in a few words, could you do it?" His answer that he could describe me in two was no answer at all. Also the two words were not a description, and were so offensive that I did not continue the conversation. I believe there are but few people who could give... more...

When Mr. Hiram B. Otis, the American Minister, bought Canterville Chase, every one told him he was doing a very foolish thing, as there was no doubt at all that the place was haunted. Indeed, Lord Canterville himself, who was a man of the most punctilious honour, had felt it his duty to mention the fact to Mr. Otis when they came to discuss terms. "We have not cared to live in the place... more...