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Title: Traits of American Humour, Vol. 1 of 3
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Traits of American Humour, Vol. 1 of 3" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a collection of humorous tales and observations about American culture and character written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the diversity of American humor, contrasting regional differences and styles influenced by local customs and dialects. The author seeks to capture a distinct essence of American wit through various native voices, celebrating the unique comedic elements inherent to different states. The opening of the book presents a preface that outlines the nature of American humor, emphasizing its regional distinctions and the influence of historical, cultural, and societal contexts. Haliburton introduces characters and anecdotes that exemplify the humor from different sections of America, touching upon the traits of people in New England, the South, and the West. It sets the stage for the tales to come, highlighting figures such as Lieutenant Turniptop, who embodies quirky characteristics of local politics and society, thus promising readers a whimsical exploration of human idiosyncrasies while showcasing the rich tapestry of American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1865
EBook No.: 49863
Published: Sep 3, 2015
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Traits of American Humour, Vol. 1 of 3
Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the online
Project Gutenberg team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
with images provided by The
Internet Archives
Summary: "Traits of American Humour, Vol. 1 of 3" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a collection of humorous tales and observations about American culture and character written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the diversity of American humor, contrasting regional differences and styles influenced by local customs and dialects. The author seeks to capture a distinct essence of American wit through various native voices, celebrating the unique comedic elements inherent to different states. The opening of the book presents a preface that outlines the nature of American humor, emphasizing its regional distinctions and the influence of historical, cultural, and societal contexts. Haliburton introduces characters and anecdotes that exemplify the humor from different sections of America, touching upon the traits of people in New England, the South, and the West. It sets the stage for the tales to come, highlighting figures such as Lieutenant Turniptop, who embodies quirky characteristics of local politics and society, thus promising readers a whimsical exploration of human idiosyncrasies while showcasing the rich tapestry of American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Haliburton, Thomas Chandler, 1796-1865
EBook No.: 49863
Published: Sep 3, 2015
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.