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New England Joke Lore: The Tonic of Yankee Humor

by Arthur G. Crandall

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateClassics16 chapters
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About this book

Discover the dry wit and sharp humor of New England Yankees through real-life tales that reveal their unique character and unshakable spirit, offering a hearty tonic for anyone in need of a good laugh and a glimpse into rural New England life.

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Contents

16 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02FOREWORD
03CHAPTER I Showing Some General Characteristics
04CHAPTER II Relating to Certain Conjugal Infelicities
05CHAPTER III Legends of the Eccentric
06CHAPTER IV Family Characteristics and Small Town Life
07CHAPTER V The Yankee Trading Instinct and Some Amusing Examples
08CHAPTER VI Domestic Animals and Their Part in Legendary Humor
09CHAPTER VII Legends of Rural Spooks
10CHAPTER VIII Tales of Rural Lawyers and the Courts
11CHAPTER IX Some Experiences of the Yankee Traveling Salesman
12CHAPTER X Traditions of the Rural Church

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