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100 1 _aMosher, Marion Dix
245 1 0 _aMore toasts: Jokes, stories and quotations
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-12
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"More Toasts: Jokes, Stories and Quotations" by Marion Dix Mosher is a compilation of humorous anecdotes, jokes, and quotations written in the early 20th century. This collection serves as a resource for toastmasters, public speakers, and anyone looking to lighten the mood in social gatherings. Its content likely reflects the variety of topics and social issues of the time, aiming to provide levity and insight through humor. The opening of "More Toasts" begins with the editor’s preface, where Marion Dix Mosher explains the necessity for an updated collection of humorous material following the success of the previous "Toaster's Handbook." She outlines her method of selecting humorous stories and quotes, emphasizing the importance of humor in public speaking and personal interactions. Additionally, Mosher stresses that humor can serve as a social lubricant, easing tensions and fostering connections, while also hinting at the complexities underlying the appreciation of comedic elements. The introduction further dives into the significance of humor in everyday life, detailing its essential role in maintaining social bonds and personal well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15338
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