Native American Humor (1800-1900)American book Company, 1937 - 573 Seiten |
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... seemed comic to readers of the day . Cousin Joel's reason for shout- ing " Hurrah for General Scott ! " when he had promised to vote for Pierce , for example , was funny . To yell for Pierce , he said , " makes me feel so much like ...
... seemed comic to readers of the day . Cousin Joel's reason for shout- ing " Hurrah for General Scott ! " when he had promised to vote for Pierce , for example , was funny . To yell for Pierce , he said , " makes me feel so much like ...
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... seemed to illustrate a point he wished to make , and he thereupon related my anecdote number seven .... The point illustrated I was shocked to find was almost precisely that which I had attached to my story number seven . The situation ...
... seemed to illustrate a point he wished to make , and he thereupon related my anecdote number seven .... The point illustrated I was shocked to find was almost precisely that which I had attached to my story number seven . The situation ...
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... seemed slipping away beneath me ; there was the merest skeleton of a speech left . But I determined to take that and do my best , trusting to luck for a happy result . But my turn had not yet come . Mr. Wilson was dragged out next , and ...
... seemed slipping away beneath me ; there was the merest skeleton of a speech left . But I determined to take that and do my best , trusting to luck for a happy result . But my turn had not yet come . Mr. Wilson was dragged out next , and ...
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The Requisites for American Humor | 3 |
Beginnings 17751830 | 19 |
Down East Humor 18301867 | 41 |
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