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 Project Gutenberg 2015-09-03 Public domain in the USA. 206 Haliburton, Thomas Chandler 1796 1865 Slick, Sam Traits of American Humour, Vol. 2 of 3 Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives "Traits of American Humour, Vol. 2 of 3" by Thomas Chandler Haliburton is a compilation of humorous writings that provides insight into American culture and wit, likely written during the mid-19th century. The book explores various facets of American humor, emphasizing the regional differences that contribute to its distinct characteristics, from the dry wit of New Englanders to the exuberance of Western settlers. Haliburton's aim seems to be to present a light-hearted examination of the complexities of American life through humor. The opening portion of the volume features a preface that lays the groundwork for understanding the unique nature of American humor, attributing its variety to regional differences and historical backgrounds of its people. Haliburton draws contrasts between the humor of different American regions, such as the distinctive qualities of Yankees, the rascality of Western settlers, and the character of Southern humorists. The text delves into local dialects and colloquialisms, noting how language reflects cultural identities and practices. Furthermore, the editor takes a playful approach to discussing American societal behaviors and attitudes, showcasing the humor that arises from everyday interactions and situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American wit and humor PN Text Category: Humour Category: American Literature 462885 2025-08-20T05:30:43.386070 text/html 440358 2024-10-24T17:58:07 text/html 239929 2025-08-20T05:30:49.837040 application/epub+zip 247352 2025-08-20T05:30:44.433112 application/epub+zip 237532 2025-08-20T05:30:43.921105 application/epub+zip 357040 2025-08-20T05:30:53.832048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335493 2025-08-20T05:30:49.359041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325638 2022-09-22T14:40:16.165384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385119 2025-08-20T05:30:42.466075 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365248 2024-10-24T17:58:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16284 2025-08-20T05:30:53.975025 application/rdf+xml 11420 2025-08-20T05:30:44.020070 image/jpeg 2138 2025-08-20T05:30:43.971082 image/jpeg 231678 2025-08-20T05:30:43.425088 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia