Major Jones's Courtship and Travels is a novel written by Joseph Jones and originally published in 1857. The book is a humorous and satirical account of the courtship and travels of the eponymous Major Jones. The novel is set in the American South in the mid-19th century and follows Major Jones as he attempts to woo and win the heart of a young woman named Lucy Long. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences a number...