02667cam a22003853u 4500 20229 UtSlPG 20260610133452.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931 Stories of Comedy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Little Classics, Volume 9 (of 18) Release date is 2006-12-30 Barny O'Reirdon the Navigator, by Lover Haddad-Ben-Ahab the Traveller, by Galt Bluebeard's Ghost, by Thackeray The Picnic Party, by Smith Father Tom and the Pope, by Ferguson Johnny Darbyshire, by Howitt The Gridiron, by Lover The Box Tunnel, by Reade. Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, Brian Janes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Stories of Comedy" by Rossiter Johnson is a collection of humorous tales written in the late 19th century. This anthology includes a variety of comedic stories from different authors, showcasing the wit and charm of characters in various amusing situations. The first tale features Barny O'Reirdon, a spirited fisherman from Kinsale, as he embarks on an unintended adventure that showcases his unique personality and comedic misunderstandings. At the start of the collection, the opening story introduces Barny O'Reirdon, who enjoys a lively debate with a relative at the local tavern. Despite his charm and confidence among his peers, Barny's jealousy arises when a long-lost cousin returns with tales of grand adventures. Determined to elevate his own stature, Barny concocts a plan to journey to a mysterious place called Fingal. However, he remains blissfully unaware that he is on the verge of a series of humorous misadventures, all stemming from misconceptions and a dose of ignorance related to navigation and local geography. As Barny sets out on his quest, the stage is set for a series of comedic escapades that highlight the folly and humor in human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Wit and humor English wit and humor Irish wit and humor Scottish wit and humor Little Classics, Volume 9 (of 18) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20229 61514 61514