The comic history of the United States, from a period prior to the discovery of America to times long subsequent to the present

A satirical, illustrated narrative retells national history from imagined pre-discovery eras through exploration, colonization, revolutionary struggles, and later social and political developments, blending humorous caricature, mock scholarship, and playful anachronism. Chapters present parodic biographies and episodes about discovery, indigenous peoples, settlement, religious and civic life, wartime episodes, and cultural fashions, often punctuated by cartoons and stage-like devices. The author's voice adopts conversational asides and ironic commentary to lampoon institutions, public figures, and social customs while summarizing key events and attitudes. The result combines comic sketches, chronological overview, and social satire aimed at entertaining while reframing familiar national stories.