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Title: The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI. (of X.)

Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Abou Ben Butler, by Paul -- The Advertiser, by Field -- After the Funeral, by Bailey -- The Apostasy of William Dodge, by Waterloo -- The Ballad of Grizzly Gulch, by Irwin -- Banty Tim, by Hay -- The Bear Story, by Riley -- The Book-Canvasser, by Anonymous -- A Bully Boat and a Brag Captain, by Smith -- The Bumblebeaver, by Cox -- Casey at the Bat, by Thayer -- Chad's Story of the Goose, by Smith -- Colonel Carter's Story of the Postmaster, by Smith -- Comic Miseries, by Saxe -- The Coquette, by Saxe -- De Gradual Commence, by Amsbary -- Evening, by Holmes -- The Fairport Art Museum, by Thanet -- The Famous Mulligan Ball, by Stanton -- The Genial Idiot Discusses the Music Cure, by Bangs -- Grains of Truth, by Nye -- Her Valentine, by Hovey -- It Pays to be Happy, by Masson -- James and Reginald, by Field -- Jones, by Osbourne -- Latter-Day Warnings, by Holmes -- Lost Chords, by Field -- Love Sonnets of an Office Boy, by Kiser -- The Martyrdom of Mr. Stevens, by Quick -- The Merchant and the Book-Agent, by Anonymous -- The Modern Farmer, by Appleton -- The Mosquito, by Bryant -- Mr. Dooley on the Game of Football, by Dunne -- My First Cigar, by Burdette -- My Philosofy, by Riley -- The Octopussycat, by Cox -- The Old Settler, by Mott -- The Owl-Critic, by Fields -- The Paintermine, by Cox -- Shonny Schwartz, by Adams -- The Society Upon the Stanislaus, by Harte -- So Wags the World, by Warner -- A Spring Feeling, by Carman -- The Talking Horse, by McIntyre -- The Thompson Street Poker Club, by Carleton -- Thoughts fer the Discuraged Farmer, by Riley -- "Tiddle-iddle-iddle-iddle-bum! bum!", by Nesbit -- Unconscious Humor, by Wetherell -- Up and Down Old Brandywine, by Riley -- Verre Definite, by Amsbary -- Wasted Opportunities, by Greene -- The Weddin', by Hartswick -- The Welsh Rabbittern, by Cox -- When the Allegash Drive Goes Through, by Day -- The Wild Boarder, by Cox.

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Summary: "The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI" by Marshall P. Wilder is a collection of humorous writings and anecdotes from various American authors, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This volume features a variety of comedic pieces, showcasing the unique wit and satire characteristic of American humor during that time. The topics range widely, from everyday life and social observations to playful storytelling, entertaining readers with laughter and reflection. The opening of this volume introduces a selection of humorous essays and stories that leverage rich characterizations and clever dialogue to evoke amusement. Notable contributions include Bill Nye's whimsical take on French porcelain and the comical narrative of a character named Chad recounting his experiences with a goose, blending humor with cultural observations. Additionally, there are explorations of various themes, such as love, social intricacies, and perceptions of authority, all crafted in an engaging manner that sets a lighthearted tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

EBook No.: 19324

Published: Sep 18, 2006

Downloads: 123

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor

Subject: American literature -- Humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI. (of X.)

Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Abou Ben Butler, by Paul -- The Advertiser, by Field -- After the Funeral, by Bailey -- The Apostasy of William Dodge, by Waterloo -- The Ballad of Grizzly Gulch, by Irwin -- Banty Tim, by Hay -- The Bear Story, by Riley -- The Book-Canvasser, by Anonymous -- A Bully Boat and a Brag Captain, by Smith -- The Bumblebeaver, by Cox -- Casey at the Bat, by Thayer -- Chad's Story of the Goose, by Smith -- Colonel Carter's Story of the Postmaster, by Smith -- Comic Miseries, by Saxe -- The Coquette, by Saxe -- De Gradual Commence, by Amsbary -- Evening, by Holmes -- The Fairport Art Museum, by Thanet -- The Famous Mulligan Ball, by Stanton -- The Genial Idiot Discusses the Music Cure, by Bangs -- Grains of Truth, by Nye -- Her Valentine, by Hovey -- It Pays to be Happy, by Masson -- James and Reginald, by Field -- Jones, by Osbourne -- Latter-Day Warnings, by Holmes -- Lost Chords, by Field -- Love Sonnets of an Office Boy, by Kiser -- The Martyrdom of Mr. Stevens, by Quick -- The Merchant and the Book-Agent, by Anonymous -- The Modern Farmer, by Appleton -- The Mosquito, by Bryant -- Mr. Dooley on the Game of Football, by Dunne -- My First Cigar, by Burdette -- My Philosofy, by Riley -- The Octopussycat, by Cox -- The Old Settler, by Mott -- The Owl-Critic, by Fields -- The Paintermine, by Cox -- Shonny Schwartz, by Adams -- The Society Upon the Stanislaus, by Harte -- So Wags the World, by Warner -- A Spring Feeling, by Carman -- The Talking Horse, by McIntyre -- The Thompson Street Poker Club, by Carleton -- Thoughts fer the Discuraged Farmer, by Riley -- "Tiddle-iddle-iddle-iddle-bum! bum!", by Nesbit -- Unconscious Humor, by Wetherell -- Up and Down Old Brandywine, by Riley -- Verre Definite, by Amsbary -- Wasted Opportunities, by Greene -- The Weddin', by Hartswick -- The Welsh Rabbittern, by Cox -- When the Allegash Drive Goes Through, by Day -- The Wild Boarder, by Cox.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI" by Marshall P. Wilder is a collection of humorous writings and anecdotes from various American authors, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This volume features a variety of comedic pieces, showcasing the unique wit and satire characteristic of American humor during that time. The topics range widely, from everyday life and social observations to playful storytelling, entertaining readers with laughter and reflection. The opening of this volume introduces a selection of humorous essays and stories that leverage rich characterizations and clever dialogue to evoke amusement. Notable contributions include Bill Nye's whimsical take on French porcelain and the comical narrative of a character named Chad recounting his experiences with a goose, blending humor with cultural observations. Additionally, there are explorations of various themes, such as love, social intricacies, and perceptions of authority, all crafted in an engaging manner that sets a lighthearted tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

EBook No.: 19324

Published: Sep 18, 2006

Downloads: 123

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor

Subject: American literature -- Humor

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.