Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories by Cal Stewart
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About this eBook
| Author | Stewart, Cal, 1856-1919 |
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| Title | Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories" by Cal Stewart is a collection of humorous short stories written during the late 19th century. The book centers around the fictional character Uncle Josh Weathersby, who embodies the charm and simplicity of rural life, as he navigates various experiences, primarily in the bustling city of New York and the reflections on his home town of Punkin Centre. The opening of the book introduces readers to Uncle Josh's folksy wisdom and storytelling style through a lively preface and initial chapters that describe his adventures. From his arrival in New York, where he is confronted by the complexities of urban life, to amusing interactions with city dwellers, Uncle Josh's character is portrayed as both endearing and comically naïve. The stories’ humor often arises from his misunderstandings and the contrast between his rural background and city life events, making them relatable and entertaining as he shares laughable incidents involving transportation, social gatherings, and cultural shocks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 970 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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