Josh Billings' Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879 by Josh Billings
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About this eBook
| Author | Billings, Josh, 1818-1885 |
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| LoC No. | 02006082 |
| Title | Josh Billings' Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879 |
| Alternate Title | Josh Billings' Old Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879, with Comic Illustrations |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Josh Billings' Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879" by Josh Billings is a humorous almanac written during the late 19th century. This unique work blends wit, folk wisdom, and practical advice, providing insights into rural life and domestic matters through a comedic lens. The text primarily focuses on farming wisdom, humorous anecdotes, and traditional lore, aimed at both entertaining and educating readers about daily life in America during that era. At the start of the almanac, the reader is introduced to a variety of quirky and humorous observations about the months of the year, beginning with January. Billings includes insights on weather predictions, suggestions for domestic management, and a satirical take on societal customs and norms. Each month offers folksy advice, odd recipes, and entertaining commentary on everyday scenarios, presenting an amusing perspective on domestic and agricultural life while showcasing Billings' distinctive voice and playful language. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Almanacs, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40191 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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