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The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IX (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 IX (of X)" by Marshall P. Wilder is a collection of humorous writings and sketches compiled from various American authors, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology features a diverse range of witty pieces and comedic narratives that reflect American culture and sensibilities, drawing on a rich literary tradition. The collection showcases various forms of humor, from poetry to prose, illustrating the wit of many contributors including the likes of James Whitcomb Riley and Carolyn Wells. At the start of this volume, the reader is treated to a variety of humorous poems and stories, including whimsical tales like "The Nine Little Goblins" by James Whitcomb Riley, which introduces mischievous goblins engaging in amusing antics, and "Our Very Wishes," which paints a picture of Mrs. Cairnes, a lonely woman navigating her social aspirations amid memories of her past. The opening portion sets the tone for a delightful exploration of humor through narratives that capture the quirks of human character and the light-hearted side of daily life, making it clear that the collection appeals to those who appreciate clever wordplay and comic observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- A Ballade of Ping-Pong, by Noble
- The Boat that Ain't, by Irwin
- Budge and Toddie, by Habberton
- A Cavalier's Valentine, by Scollard
- Conscientious Curate and the Beauteous Ballet Girl, by Rose
- The Country School, by Anonymous
- Evan Anderson's Poker Party, by Stevenson
- The Experiences of Gentle Jane, by Wells
- A Few Reflections, by Arp
- A Great Celebrator, by Nye
- The Gusher, by Loomis
- He Wanted to Know, by Foss
- The Hoss, by Riley
- How I Spoke the Word, by Stanton
- How Jimaboy Found Himself, by Lynde
- How the Money Goes, by Saxe
- "Hullo!", by Foss
- The Lugubrious Whing-Whang, by Riley
- The Millionaires, by Adeler
- The Mystery of Gilgal, by Hay
- Natural Philosophy, by Drummond
- The Nine Little Goblins, by Riley
- The Old-Fashioned Choir, by Taylor
- Our Polite Parents, by Wells
- Our Very Wishes, by Spofford
- A Reflective Retrospect, by Saxe
- A Rule of Three, byRice
- The Runaway Toys, by Stanton
- Soldier, Rest!, by Burdette
- The Tale of the Tangled Telegram, by Nesbit
- A Threnody, by Lanigan
- Tim Flannigan's Mistake, by Amsbary
- The University Intelligence Office, by Bangs
- The Warrior, by Field
- When Doctors Disagree, by Kiser
- When the Little Boy Ran Away, by Stanton
- The Widow Bedott's Visitor, by Whicher.
- Credits:
- Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Annie McGuire, Brian Janes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2008-01-26
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