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100 1 _aNye, Bill,
_d1850-1896
245 1 0 _aBill Nye's Chestnuts Old and New
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-02
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"BILL NYE'S CHESTNUTS OLD AND NEW" by Bill Nye is a collection of humorous essays written in the late 19th century. The book offers a satirical look at various subjects, from notable historical figures like William Shakespeare to the eccentricities of society. The tone is lighthearted and often self-deprecating, with Nye’s distinct style providing insightful commentary wrapped in comedy. The opening of the book presents a playful argument surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's works, with Nye asserting his belief in Shakespeare's genuine talent despite the doubts cast by critics. He humorously contrasts Shakespeare’s life and circumstances with those of Sir Francis Bacon while maintaining an entertaining narrative filled with witty observations. Nye's anecdotes about Shakespeare’s early career, personal life, and penmanship illustrate his affinity for blending biographical commentary with humor, offering readers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of literature’s most famous figures while setting the stage for the humorous essays to follow. (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/51961
999 _c92795
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