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100 1 _aHaliburton, Thomas Chandler,
_d1796-1865
245 1 0 _aTraits of American Humour, Vol. 1 of 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-09-03
508 _aProduced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives
520 _a"Traits of American Humour, Vol. 1 of 3" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a collection of humorous tales and observations about American culture and character written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the diversity of American humor, contrasting regional differences and styles influenced by local customs and dialects. The author seeks to capture a distinct essence of American wit through various native voices, celebrating the unique comedic elements inherent to different states. The opening of the book presents a preface that outlines the nature of American humor, emphasizing its regional distinctions and the influence of historical, cultural, and societal contexts. Haliburton introduces characters and anecdotes that exemplify the humor from different sections of America, touching upon the traits of people in New England, the South, and the West. It sets the stage for the tales to come, highlighting figures such as Lieutenant Turniptop, who embodies quirky characteristics of local politics and society, thus promising readers a whimsical exploration of human idiosyncrasies while showcasing the rich tapestry of American life. (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/49863
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