02038cam a22003133u 4500 29419 UtSlPG 20260610133653.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Various The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; : containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-07-15 Produced by Chuck Greif, Patricia Ann Doyle Saumell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun" by Various is a collection of humorous anecdotes and jokes compiled to bring laughter and joy, likely written in the mid-19th century. This compilation features sayings and stories from celebrated wits and humorists, appealing to readers who appreciate light-hearted, comedic narratives. At the start of the book, the emphasis is on the significance of humor in maintaining a healthy spirit, underscoring the idea that a hearty laugh is beneficial for wellbeing. The opening portion features a variety of humorous anecdotes—such as a witty exchange between Lord Mansfield and his former coachman, a clever Black servant proposing an Irishman for a risky job, and a series of light-hearted jests about societal observations. Each story is crafted to elicit laughter and provoke thought, creating a lively and entertaining atmosphere right from the beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Wit and humor Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29419 70267 70267