
A lively collection of the governor’s most beloved spoken‑word performances, this volume captures the charm of a seasoned orator who blends humor, folk wisdom, and song. Delivered in the homespun dialect of his imagined characters, each lecture flows like a friendly chat around a fire, punctuated by verses that turn everyday moments into miniature ballads. Listeners are treated to vivid sketches of rural life—gleeful fiddle tunes, playful banter, and the tender absurdities of family routine.
The early chapters wander through a countryside tableau where a fiddler’s bow becomes a metaphor for joy and sorrow, and a newborn’s squalls spark a comic “battle with king colic.” Through witty anecdotes and melodious interludes, the speaker balances lighthearted mischief with gentle reflections on love, loss, and the simple pleasures of home. The result is a warm, entertaining tapestry that feels both timeless and intimately familiar, inviting you to sit back and share in the governor’s timeless storytelling.
Full title
Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales "The fiddle and the bow," "The paradise of fools," "Visions and dreams"
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (163K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Release date
2006-12-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1912
Best remembered as “Bob” Taylor, he mixed politics, storytelling, and public speaking into a lively career that made him one of Tennessee’s most colorful public figures. He also wrote and lectured, bringing the same warm, anecdotal style to print that made him popular on the stump.
View all books