The Little Frenchman And His Water Lots: With Other Sketches Of The Times (1839) is a satirical novel written by George Pope Morris. The book is set in New York City during the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a Frenchman named Monsieur Bon-Bon, who attempts to make a fortune by selling water lots in a swampy area of the city. The novel is a commentary on the greed and corruption of the time, as well as a satire on the French and their...