Project Gutenberg 2016-05-02 Public domain in the USA. 310 Nye, Bill 1850 1896 Nye, Edgar Wilson Nye, Edgar W. (Edgar Wilson) Smith, J. H. (Jerome H.) 1861 Smith, Jerome H. Bill Nye's Red Book New Edition David Widger "Bill Nye's Red Book" by Edgar Wilson Nye is a humorous collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a compilation of Nye's reflections and observations on a wide range of topics, from his own school days and literary habits to commentary on language, society, and historical figures. Through witty language and playful anecdotes, Nye aims to provide entertainment and insight to a broad audience. The beginning of "Bill Nye's Red Book" introduces the author’s intention behind the book—presenting a selection of his better thoughts in response to public demand for new work. He humorously reflects on his educational experiences, recalling how he began learning in a log schoolhouse and his interactions with classmates. With a touch of nostalgia, he describes his early learning habits, including a quirky reliance on a knot-hole in the floor for comfort during classes. The opening sets the tone for an engaging exploration of personal anecdotes and societal musings, establishing Nye's charming and lighthearted narrative style that invites readers to enjoy a blend of humor and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American wit and humor PN Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 443754 2025-08-20T17:29:42.311219 text/html 429207 2024-10-23T00:30:12 text/html 10944641 2025-08-20T17:29:52.743188 application/epub+zip 10925508 2025-08-20T17:29:44.243197 application/epub+zip 231495 2025-08-20T17:29:42.979221 application/epub+zip 11049997 2025-08-20T17:29:59.908174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10969368 2025-08-20T17:29:49.958191 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 323442 2022-09-23T17:24:17.936123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355426 2025-08-20T17:29:40.960262 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 335697 2024-10-23T00:30:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16675 2025-08-20T17:30:00.119133 application/rdf+xml 16779 2025-08-20T17:29:43.111215 image/jpeg 2906 2025-08-20T17:29:43.044211 image/jpeg 17346416 2025-08-20T17:29:42.628214 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