time. It was produced in an era during which illustrative cartoons and nonsense prose were complimentary. Due to the popular culture landscape of the time, it was a work that was considered acceptable by children and adults alike. While its primary demographic was children, adults could appreciate the clever thematic elements and social commentary these narratives provided. The Peculiar History of the Chewing Gum Man is a handcrafted, illustrated storybook. It was authored by Gelett Burgess