Project Gutenberg 2016-02-02 Public domain in the USA. 253 Baker, George M. (George Melville) 1832 1890 Baker, George Melville Baker, G. M. (George Melville) 35032658 Medley Dialect Recitations, Comprising a Series of the Most Popular Selections in German, French, and Scotch Produced by Richard Tonsing, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Medley Dialect Recitations" edited by George M. Baker is a collection of humorous dialect readings written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a variety of selections that showcase the charm and wit of different dialects, including German, French, and Scottish, making it a delightful read for those interested in the playful aspects of language and culture. The work is likely aimed at elocutionists, performers, and enthusiasts of comedic literature, providing entertaining pieces suitable for recitation. At the start of "Medley Dialect Recitations," the editor introduces an engaging array of selections, highlighting the rich comedic talents of various authors through quirky characters and unique scenarios. For instance, readers are treated to the misadventures of Hans Breitmann at a party, which humorously captures the essence of German-American culture through playful language and exaggerated scenarios. Other pieces feature exchanges between characters showcasing misunderstandings brought on by language barriers, creating a vibrant tapestry of humor rooted in dialect and cultural quirks. Each recitation captures a specific flavor of humor, making the opening portion lively and inviting for audiences to explore further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Recitations PN Text Category: Humour 401061 2025-08-20T13:15:40.498875 text/html 390147 2024-10-22T23:49:42 text/html 1026041 2025-08-20T13:15:53.991306 application/epub+zip 1028025 2025-08-20T13:15:43.073439 application/epub+zip 280256 2025-08-20T13:15:41.648873 application/epub+zip 1147513 2025-08-20T13:16:00.147321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1067388 2025-08-20T13:15:52.287372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320411 2022-09-23T09:03:04.600180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298588 2025-08-20T13:15:38.908977 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 278437 2024-10-22T23:49:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16237 2025-08-20T13:16:00.310292 application/rdf+xml 33652 2025-08-20T13:15:41.788864 image/jpeg 4278 2025-08-20T13:15:41.720865 image/jpeg 943314 2025-08-20T13:15:40.542883 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