02012cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500960012526400510022130000470027233600260031933700260034533800360037150000310040750800790043852011030051753400450162065300140166585600430167915413UtSlPG20260610133348.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aVarious14aThe Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes :bHistorical, Literary, and Humorous—A New Selection 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-19  aProduced by Elaine Walker and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.  a"The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes" by Various is a collection of historical, literary, and humorous anecdotes likely compiled in the late 19th century. This compilation brings together a diverse range of short stories and character sketches illuminating the lives and personalities of notable figures throughout history, highlighting the wit and wisdom behind various experiences.  At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to several engaging anecdotes, all of which revolve around themes such as affection, filial duty, and humanity. For instance, the narrative recounts a touching story of a general who, despite his military rank, chooses to dine privately with his father over hosting his esteemed guests. Another poignant tale tells of a young man who sacrifices his own comfort to support his impoverished family while showcasing the depth of family love. These initial anecdotes establish a tone of introspection mixed with humor, intriguing readers with glimpses into the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAnecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15413