Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories

audiobook

Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories

by Cal Stewart

EN·~2 hours·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total

UNCLE JOSH'S PUNKIN CENTRE STORIES

0:02

By Cal Stewart

0:01

Preface - To the Reader.

0:32

Life Sketch of Author

1:46

My Old Yaller Almanac

2:41

Uncle Josh Weathersby's Arrival in New York

5:26

Uncle Josh in Society

3:35

Uncle Josh in a Chinese Laundry

4:05

Uncle Josh in a Museum

3:15

Uncle Josh in Wall Street

2:53

Description

Meet Uncle Josh, a sunny, down‑home storyteller whose simple outlook turns everyday mishaps into hearty laughs. Recorded for the early talking‑machine, his voice carries the cadence of a country road, inviting listeners into a world of farmyard chatter, friendly arguments, and good‑natured mischief. In each vignette, Josh shares the small triumphs and foibles of rural life with a warmth that feels like a visit to a neighbor’s kitchen table.

The collection blends rustic humor with a dash of city curiosity, as Uncle Josh recounts his first impressions of bustling New York and the oddities of modern life. His folksy dialect and vivid descriptions make ordinary moments—like reading an old almanac or trading jokes at the local grocery—feel fresh and relatable. Listeners will find a gentle reminder that a sunny outlook can turn even the simplest chores into memorable stories.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (119K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger

Release date

Jul 1, 1997

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Cal Stewart

Cal Stewart

1856–1919

A vaudeville trailblazer and one of the first big stars of recorded comedy, he brought small-town storytelling to early phonograph audiences through his beloved character Uncle Josh. His recordings helped shape how humor found its way into the new world of sound media.

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