"Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" by Stephen Leacock is a collection of humorous short stories set in the fictional small town of Mariposa, which is based on Leacock's own experiences growing up in rural Ontario, Canada. The stories revolve around the eccentric and colorful characters that populate the town, from the ambitious businessman Josh Smith to the pompous and self-important Judge Pepperleigh. Through these characters and their adventures, Leacock pokes fun at small town life, highlighting the quirks, foibles, and absurdities of small town culture. "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" is a charming and witty work of fiction that captures the spirit of small town life with humor and affection.