The Wit and Humor of America, Volume V. (of X.)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilder, Marshall P. (Marshall Pinckney), 1859-1915.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Wit and Humor of America, Volume V" edited by Marshall P. Wilder is a collection of humorous writings and poetry published in the early 20th century. This volume features a variety of contributions from noted authors and humorists, weaving together comedic narratives and poems that reflect the wit of American culture during its time. The compilation likely explores various themes of human nature, societal quirks, and the eccentricities of everyday life through different styles of humor. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to an array of humorous pieces, including poems like "The Marriage of Sir John Smith" and "The Spring Beauties," which employ light-hearted anecdotes and whimsical imagery. The writings feature a blend of satire, observational humor, and playful storytelling, setting a vibrant tone that invites readers to appreciate the lighter side of human experiences. Each piece, while distinct in voice and perspective, collectively showcases a rich tapestry of American wit, promising an entertaining and engaging read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Abou Ben Butler, by Paul

At Aunty's House, by Riley

Bill's Courtship, by Stanton

A Bully Boat and a Brag Captain, by Smith

A Committee from Kelly's, by Belden

The Co-operative Housekeepers, by Flower

The Drayman, by O'Connell

The Dutiful Mariner, by Irwin

Especially Men, by Chester

Farewell, by Taylor

The Funny Little Fellow, by Riley

Going Up and Coming Down, by Tucker

Have You Seen the Lady?, by Sousa

Her "Angel" Father, by Flower

The Itinerant Tinker, by Macauley

It Pays to be Happy, by Masson

Latter-Day Warnings, by Holmes

Lectures on Astronomy, by Phoenix

A Letter from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son, by Lorimer

The Marriage of Sir John Smith, by Cary

Melinda's Humorous Story, by McHenry

Miss Legion, by Taylor

The Mosquito, by Bryant

Mr. Dooley on Expert Testimony, by Dunne

Mr. Hare Tries to Get a Wife, by Culbertson

Musical Review Extraordinary, by Phoenix

My First Cigar, by Burdette

My Ruthers, by Riley

A Night in a Rocking-Chair, by Field

Old Grimes, by Greene

A Piano in Arkansas, by Thorpe

Quit Yo' Worryin', by Culbertson

Rollo Learning to Play, by Burdette

The Runaway Boy, by Riley

The Set of China, by Leslie

Simon Starts in the World, by Hooper

The Spring Beauties, by Cone

The Strike of One, by Flower

Suppressed Chapters, by Wells

Tiddle-Iddle-Iddle-Iddle-Bum! Bum!, by Nesbit

Whar Dem Sinful Apples Grow, by Culbertson

Willy and the Lady, by Burgess

The Woman Who Married an Owl, by Culbertson.

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-09-18