Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture by Palmer Cox
"Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture" by Palmer Cox is a collection of humorous writings and illustrations created in the late 19th century. This work captures the essence of life on the frontier, showcasing amusing anecdotes, vivid sketchings, and whimsical characters that reflect the humor found in everyday experiences. Through poetry and prose, the author aims to elicit laughter while highlighting the quirks and social situations of frontier life. At the
start of the collection, the tone is set with playful poetry that recounts the misadventures of characters like Ah Tie, a pie thief who suffers a rather ironic fate, and various humorous observations about societal norms during New Year’s celebrations. The opening portion introduces a series of light-hearted sketches, each filled with wit and charm, illustrating both comical situations and relatable characters, such as farmers and townsfolk dealing with their escapades. Cox’s distinctive style leans on satire and clever wordplay, engaging readers in a delightful exploration of frontier life that promises laughter and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cox, Palmer, 1840-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Canadian wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64642 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64642-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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