Project Gutenberg 2017-03-21 Public domain in the USA. 96 Crandall, Arthur G. (Arthur George) 1858 1935 Crandall, Arthur George 22005396 New England Joke Lore: The Tonic of Yankee Humor Produced by Anita Hammond, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "New England Joke Lore: The Tonic of Yankee Humor" by Arthur George Crandall is a collection of humorous stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the wit and eccentricities of New Englanders, particularly through anecdotes that capture the essence of Yankee humor. The tales highlight the characteristics of local residents and various humorous incidents that arise from everyday life, making it an engaging and entertaining read for those interested in regional humor. The opening of the work introduces Uncle Andrew Cheney, a character who embodies the mix of frustration and humor typical of the genteel yet quirky New England spirit. Set against the backdrop of rural life, the narrative recounts Uncle Andrew's disdain for a wealthy neighbor's ostentatious lifestyle, leading to a humorous self-reflection on his own situation. As he sits outside a grocery store, grappling with his envy and irritation, Uncle Andrew’s musings showcase the playful, tongue-in-cheek style that pervades the book, setting the stage for a rich tapestry of characters and anecdotes that further illustrate the unique humor of New England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American wit and humor New England -- Social life and customs -- Humor PN Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour 351154 2025-07-21T14:06:54.909713 text/html 327381 2024-10-23T01:53:45 text/html 556409 2025-07-21T14:06:59.895708 application/epub+zip 555157 2025-07-21T14:06:55.762694 application/epub+zip 205978 2025-07-21T14:06:55.312740 application/epub+zip 661616 2025-07-21T14:07:03.227718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 631072 2025-07-21T14:06:59.410693 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282834 2022-09-24T19:18:12.256683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309565 2025-07-21T14:06:54.415726 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 289505 2024-10-23T01:53:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16843 2025-07-21T14:07:03.355682 application/rdf+xml 7644 2025-07-21T14:06:55.404720 image/jpeg 1656 2025-07-21T14:06:55.357789 image/jpeg 494196 2025-07-21T14:06:54.952719 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