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100 1 _aHaliburton, Thomas Chandler,
_d1796-1865
245 1 0 _aTraits of American Humour, Vol. 3 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. 3 of 3" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a collection of humorous anecdotes and observations reflecting on various aspects of American humor, written in the mid-19th century. This volume is part of a three-volume series that explores regional humor and the distinct characteristics that shape the comedic style of different American cultures, particularly examining the fantastical adventures of characters such as Farmer Wilkins and Mike Hooter. The opening of this volume delves into the complexities of American humor, highlighting local differences and the significant impact of social and regional characteristics. It begins with a story about Farmer Wilkins and his youthful son, Peter, who is tasked with selling cotton in Augusta. Peter's misadventures at the hands of a cunning buyer showcase both the humor and moral lessons inherent in American storytelling, particularly the pitfalls of betting and trusting appearances. The narrative uses a blend of dialect and wit to bring to life the idiosyncrasies of rural American society, setting the tone for the humorous tales that follow in the volume. (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/49865
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