02239cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324501120014526400510025730000470030833600260035533700260038133800360040750000310044350801130047452011910058753400450177865300180182365300270184165300140186885600430188241249UtSlPG20260610133937.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aPatten, William,d1868-193610aAmong the Humorists and After Dinner Speakers, Vol. 1 :bA New Collection of Humorous Stories and Anecdotes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-10-31  aProduced by D Alexander, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Among the Humorists and After Dinner Speakers, Vol. 1" by William Patten is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes compiled in the early 20th century. This volume presents a range of light-hearted narratives that reflect the wit and charm of well-known humorists and after-dinner speakers of the time. With contributors including notable figures such as Mark Twain and Bret Harte, the book aims to provide readers with entertaining tales that appeal to a common sense of humor.  The opening portion introduces a variety of amusing anecdotes, showcasing the unique styles and comedic perspectives of the featured storytellers. From a humorous misunderstanding about a hunting trip to witty exchanges between soldiers and ordinary citizens, Patten curates a tapestry of humor that illustrates human folly and societal quirks. The anecdotes are varied, touching on themes of marital expectations, social interactions, and playful misunderstandings, all delivered with a light touch meant to elicit laughter and reflection. Overall, the opening establishes the book's intent to entertain and engage readers through clever storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWit and humor  aAmerican wit and humor  aAnecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41249