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100 1 _aPatten, William,
_d1868-1936
245 1 0 _aAmong the Humorists and After Dinner Speakers, Vol. 1 :
_bA New Collection of Humorous Stories and Anecdotes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-31
508 _aProduced by D Alexander, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWit and humor
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
653 _aAnecdotes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41249
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