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Lancashire Humour
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Newbigging, Thomas, 1833-1914
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Lancashire Humour" by Thomas Newbigging is a collection of anecdotes and sketches written in the early 20th century. The work humorously explores the distinctive traits of Lancashire people through their dialect, character, and local customs. The collection is an homage to the wit, charm, and simplicity of Lancashire life, making it particularly appealing to readers interested in folk humor and regional literature. The opening of the book sets the tone by discussing the significance of dialect in conveying humor that might otherwise be missed in standard English. Newbigging emphasizes the uniqueness of Lancashire's character, showcasing a blend of humor that is often unconscious yet relatable. He introduces various anecdotes that reflect the everyday lives of the people, highlighting their joys and eccentricities while examining the changing nature of the Lancashire dialect in contemporary society. This opening effectively draws readers into the rich tapestry of local humor and culture, promising an engaging experience filled with laughter and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by sp1nd, Mebyon, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2012-06-11
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