
audiobook
A lively assortment of short tales, this volume gathers the wittiest anecdotes once featured in Philadelphia’s newspapers. The pieces range from boastful town liars spinning Civil‑War yarns to school‑room paradoxes that tease the earnestness of Sunday‑school lessons, each delivering a chuckle while gently reflecting everyday wisdom. Readers will find the humor rooted in the quirks of ordinary life, offering a snapshot of early‑20th‑century American character with a dash of universal appeal.
The collection invites you to dip in at any point—no index needed—as each story stands on its own, rewarding both quick skims and longer listening sessions. While some jokes land in a hearty laugh, others hide a subtle moral, reminding us that levity can be a doorway to insight. It’s a charming companion for anyone who enjoys humor that springs from real people and the simple moments that shape them.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (116K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-05-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

by Royall Tyler

by Abraham Cahan

by Maria Edgeworth

by Abraham Cahan

by Ben Jonson

by Pauline E. (Pauline Elizabeth) Hopkins

by William Wells Brown