Darley, Felix Octavius Carr

Darley, Felix Octavius Carr( 1822–88),
is best known for his pen-and-ink illustrations for books, which show both a technical facility and a sense of humor. Among the works he illustrated were The Library of Humorous American Works (29 vols., 1846–53), and books by Cooper, Irving, Parkman, Simms, and by English authors. His own books include Scenes in Indian Life (1843) and Sketches Abroad with Pen and Pencil (1869).