TY  - BOOK
AU  - Various
TI  - 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
AV  - PN 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Wit and humor
KW  - Anecdotes
N1  - 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; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29419
ER  -