Publisher's Synopsis
Beeton's Book of Anecdote, Wit, and Humor, written by Samuel Orchart Beeton and first published in 1875, is a collection of amusing and entertaining stories, anecdotes, and poems that are sure to delight readers. The book is divided into various sections, each containing a different type of content. For instance, there are sections on wit and humor, anecdotes of famous people, humorous poetry, and comic sketches.The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and the stories and poems are carefully selected to ensure that they are both entertaining and thought-provoking. The book is designed to be read for pleasure, but it also has educational value, as it provides insights into the human condition and the ways in which people have used humor to cope with life's challenges.Some of the notable anecdotes in the book include stories about famous figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Charles Dickens, and Benjamin Franklin. There are also humorous poems by well-known poets such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear. The book also includes a number of comic sketches that are sure to make readers laugh out loud.Overall, Beeton's Book of Anecdote, Wit, and Humor is a delightful collection of stories and poems that will appeal to anyone who loves to laugh and be entertained. It is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time and remains as fresh and entertaining today as it was when it was first published over a century ago.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.
