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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe American Joe Miller: A Collection of Yankee Wit and Humor |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-10-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Edwards, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The American Joe Miller: A Collection of Yankee Wit and Humour" by Robert Kempt is a collection of humorous anecdotes and sketches written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to compile and showcase various examples of American wit and humor, particularly that which is characteristic of the "Yankee" spirit. It seeks to present these uniquely American comedic perspectives to an English audience, which makes it intriguing for anyone interested in regional humor and cultural differences. At the start of the book, the compiler sets the stage by discussing the nature of American humor, emphasizing its reliance on exaggeration and the vivid storytelling style that typifies much of Yankee wit. Anecdotes and jokes featured in the opening portion highlight various cultural quirks, such as clever exchanges in everyday scenarios, the playful use of language, and amusing observations about life in America during that time. Examples include humorous takes on social norms, interactions in court, and even comical military anecdotes, illustrating the broader context of American life and humor through light-hearted stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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