This edition had all images removed.
Title: More toasts: Jokes, stories and quotations
Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "More Toasts: Jokes, Stories and Quotations" by Marion Dix Mosher is a compilation of humorous anecdotes, jokes, and quotations written in the early 20th century. This collection serves as a resource for toastmasters, public speakers, and anyone looking to lighten the mood in social gatherings. Its content likely reflects the variety of topics and social issues of the time, aiming to provide levity and insight through humor. The opening of "More Toasts" begins with the editor’s preface, where Marion Dix Mosher explains the necessity for an updated collection of humorous material following the success of the previous "Toaster's Handbook." She outlines her method of selecting humorous stories and quotes, emphasizing the importance of humor in public speaking and personal interactions. Additionally, Mosher stresses that humor can serve as a social lubricant, easing tensions and fostering connections, while also hinting at the complexities underlying the appreciation of comedic elements. The introduction further dives into the significance of humor in everyday life, detailing its essential role in maintaining social bonds and personal well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Mosher, Marion Dix
EBook No.: 15338
Published: Mar 12, 2005
Downloads: 212
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: More toasts: Jokes, stories and quotations
Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "More Toasts: Jokes, Stories and Quotations" by Marion Dix Mosher is a compilation of humorous anecdotes, jokes, and quotations written in the early 20th century. This collection serves as a resource for toastmasters, public speakers, and anyone looking to lighten the mood in social gatherings. Its content likely reflects the variety of topics and social issues of the time, aiming to provide levity and insight through humor. The opening of "More Toasts" begins with the editor’s preface, where Marion Dix Mosher explains the necessity for an updated collection of humorous material following the success of the previous "Toaster's Handbook." She outlines her method of selecting humorous stories and quotes, emphasizing the importance of humor in public speaking and personal interactions. Additionally, Mosher stresses that humor can serve as a social lubricant, easing tensions and fostering connections, while also hinting at the complexities underlying the appreciation of comedic elements. The introduction further dives into the significance of humor in everyday life, detailing its essential role in maintaining social bonds and personal well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Mosher, Marion Dix
EBook No.: 15338
Published: Mar 12, 2005
Downloads: 212
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.