The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; by Various
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"The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun" by Various is a collection of humorous anecdotes and jokes compiled to bring laughter and joy, likely written in the mid-19th century. This compilation features sayings and stories from celebrated wits and humorists, appealing to readers who appreciate light-hearted, comedic narratives. At the start of the book, the emphasis is on the significance of humor in maintaining a healthy spirit, underscoring the idea that
a hearty laugh is beneficial for wellbeing. The opening portion features a variety of humorous anecdotes—such as a witty exchange between Lord Mansfield and his former coachman, a clever Black servant proposing an Irishman for a risky job, and a series of light-hearted jests about societal observations. Each story is crafted to elicit laughter and provoke thought, creating a lively and entertaining atmosphere right from the beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Patricia Ann Doyle Saumell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Wit and humor |
| Subject | Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29419 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 517 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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