Scoggin's Jests: Being A Preservative Against Melancholy (1866) is a book written by John Scogan. The book is a collection of humorous anecdotes, jokes, and stories that are meant to provide readers with a lighthearted and entertaining diversion from the stresses of life. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different topic, such as love, marriage, politics, and religion. The jokes and stories are told in a variety of styles,...