Project Gutenberg 2006-01-13 Public domain in the USA. 198 A Jolly by Josh E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/) "A Jolly by Josh" by Josh is a collection of humorous essays written in the early 20th century. The book presents a series of reflective letters that delve into life’s pursuits, contemplating themes such as happiness, responsibility, wealth, and personal growth. The letters are directed to a young nephew, offering thoughtful advice on the complexities of life and the pursuit of happiness. In this engaging narrative, Uncle Josh offers his nephew practical wisdom on various topics, from financial expenditure to personal aspirations. He discusses the difference between material wealth and true happiness, illustrating how attitudes towards money can shape one's life experience. Through anecdotes and comparisons of lifestyles, Uncle Josh emphasizes the importance of self-restraint and the cultivation of good habits. He argues that true contentment stems from meaningful engagement with life’s work and the comprehension of one’s desires, ultimately positioning happiness as a byproduct of purposeful living rather than mere material satisfaction. Ultimately, the essays balance philosophical insights with an approachable, humorous tone, making the wisdom shared both relatable and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Young men -- Conduct of life BJ Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 64335 2025-10-07T11:37:40.221928 text/html 61491 2006-01-13T14:45:24 text/html 78734 2025-10-07T11:37:43.795924 application/epub+zip 77453 2025-10-07T11:37:41.715949 application/epub+zip 77453 2025-10-07T11:37:40.731927 application/epub+zip 144526 2025-10-07T11:37:45.423910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138172 2025-10-07T11:37:43.234894 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119055 2022-09-08T11:26:23.490674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 58094 2025-10-07T11:37:39.992914 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57872 2006-01-13T14:37:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57880 2006-01-13T14:37:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19374 2025-10-07T11:37:45.538890 application/rdf+xml 8866 2025-10-07T11:37:41.220917 image/jpeg 2496 2025-10-07T11:37:40.971926 image/jpeg 21913 2006-01-13T14:37:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 23258 2006-01-13T14:46:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 21915 2006-01-13T14:37:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 74864 2025-10-07T11:37:40.228924 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog