three or four weeks. This remedy is sure, and, having the advantage of simplicity and economy, should be generally known. See also John Phoenix, Esq., The Veritable Squibob. A Life of Captain George H. Derby, U.S.A. by George R. Stewart (1937) Squibob, An Early California Humorist by Richard D. Reynolds (1990) Squibob Press, Inc. San Francisco, CA. (case), (pbk.) References External links George Derby biography Phoenixiana; or, sketches and burlesques (1903) by George Derby. Reprint of original 1856 book. Contains Derby's pieces as "Professor John Phoenixiana" and "Squibob," poking fun at topics such as military surveyors and explorers, and contains several travel accounts. (American Memory, Library of Congress) "'Phoenix' Revisited: Another Look at George Horatio Derby", The Journal of San Diego History 26:2 (1980) by Canice G. Ciruzzi "The Journalism of Old San Diego", History of San Diego (1907-09), part 2, chapter 8 "The Journalism of Old San Diego", History of San Diego (1907-09), part 2, chapter 8 contains a biography and several quotations E Clampus Vitus Squibob Chapter "Clampers" chapter was named after Derby's first penname Some George Horatio Derby stories are read in Mister Ron's Basement Podcast 'The Squibob Papers'by George Horatio Derby (1865) 247 pages of previously uncollected cartoons & satires published posthumously by his widow now available thru Google Books George Horatio Derby, Phoenixiana; or, sketches and burlesques, D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1856 - now available thru Google Books 1823 births 1861 deaths Phillips Academy alumni United States Military Academy alumni Military personnel from Dedham, Massachusetts United States Army officers United States Army personnel of the Mexican–American War 19th-century American male writers 19th-century American newspaper publishers (people) 19th-century American journalists Writers from Dedham, Massachusetts Writers from San Diego American male journalists Journalists from California Burials at West Point Cemetery