New England Joke Lore: The Tonic Of Yankee Humor

By Arthur George Crandall

Book Overview

New England Joke Lore: The Tonic Of Yankee Humor is a book written by Arthur C. Crandall. The book is a collection of jokes and humorous stories that are specific to the New England region of the United States. The author provides a historical context for the jokes, tracing their origins back to the early settlers of the region. He also explores the unique characteristics of New England humor, such as its dry wit and understated delivery. The book includes a wide range of material, from classic one-liners to longer narratives. It is a fun and entertaining read for anyone interested in the humor of New England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417958782
• ISBN13: 9781417958788
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"