Scoggin's Jests: Being A Preservative Against Melancholy is a book published in 1866, written by John Scogan. The book is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes that are intended to lift the reader's spirits and provide a remedy for melancholy. The stories are told through the character of Scoggin, a jester who was popular in medieval times. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different theme, such as love, marriage,...