Project Gutenberg 2012-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 196 Newbigging, Thomas 1833 1914 Symington, James Ayton 1939 Symington, J. A. (James Ayton) Symington, J. Ayton Lancashire Humour Produced by sp1nd, Mebyon, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Lancashire Humour" by Thomas Newbigging is a collection of anecdotes and sketches written in the early 20th century. The work humorously explores the distinctive traits of Lancashire people through their dialect, character, and local customs. The collection is an homage to the wit, charm, and simplicity of Lancashire life, making it particularly appealing to readers interested in folk humor and regional literature. The opening of the book sets the tone by discussing the significance of dialect in conveying humor that might otherwise be missed in standard English. Newbigging emphasizes the uniqueness of Lancashire's character, showcasing a blend of humor that is often unconscious yet relatable. He introduces various anecdotes that reflect the everyday lives of the people, highlighting their joys and eccentricities while examining the changing nature of the Lancashire dialect in contemporary society. This opening effectively draws readers into the rich tapestry of local humor and culture, promising an engaging experience filled with laughter and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39968/39968-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English wit and humor PR Text Category: Humour Category: British Literature 222549 2025-08-16T08:59:36.208900 text/html 214066 2012-06-10T19:44:10 text/html 383058 2025-08-16T08:59:40.635866 application/epub+zip 385150 2025-08-16T08:59:37.141868 application/epub+zip 135940 2025-08-16T08:59:36.683873 application/epub+zip 451626 2025-08-16T08:59:43.196874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431572 2025-08-16T08:59:40.152883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185204 2022-09-18T09:58:51.878372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182379 2025-08-16T08:59:35.610866 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 182200 2012-06-10T19:44:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 182195 2012-06-10T19:44:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20519 2025-08-16T08:59:43.463829 application/rdf+xml 12772 2025-08-16T08:59:36.771883 image/jpeg 2113 2025-08-16T08:59:36.727866 image/jpeg 72770 2012-06-10T19:44:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 354044 2012-06-10T19:44:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 72750 2012-06-10T19:44:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 358257 2025-08-16T08:59:36.283896 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 en.wikipedia