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LoC No.: 12020344

Title: A Legacy of Fun

Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "A Legacy of Fun" by Abraham Lincoln is a humorous collection of anecdotes and puns attributed to the former President of the United States, compiled and published in the mid-19th century, shortly after his assassination. This book likely showcases Lincoln's wit and humor, reflecting on both political life and personal experiences during a tumultuous period in American history, specifically the Civil War era. The book presents a series of light-hearted stories, clever wordplay, and political quips that highlight Lincoln's penchant for humor even amidst the seriousness of his duties. Through a variety of entertaining scenarios—ranging from funny interactions with military generals to witty remarks about current events and societal issues—Lincoln's legacy as "The Great American Jester" shines brightly. These anecdotes serve not only to entertain but also to provide insight into his character, showcasing his ability to navigate the stresses of leadership with laughter and levity in a time of great national strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

EBook No.: 58850

Published: Feb 10, 2019

Downloads: 47

Language: English

Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Humor

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 12020344

Title: A Legacy of Fun

Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Legacy of Fun" by Abraham Lincoln is a humorous collection of anecdotes and puns attributed to the former President of the United States, compiled and published in the mid-19th century, shortly after his assassination. This book likely showcases Lincoln's wit and humor, reflecting on both political life and personal experiences during a tumultuous period in American history, specifically the Civil War era. The book presents a series of light-hearted stories, clever wordplay, and political quips that highlight Lincoln's penchant for humor even amidst the seriousness of his duties. Through a variety of entertaining scenarios—ranging from funny interactions with military generals to witty remarks about current events and societal issues—Lincoln's legacy as "The Great American Jester" shines brightly. These anecdotes serve not only to entertain but also to provide insight into his character, showcasing his ability to navigate the stresses of leadership with laughter and levity in a time of great national strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

EBook No.: 58850

Published: Feb 10, 2019

Downloads: 47

Language: English

Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Humor

LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.