Josh Billings on Ice, and Other Things by Josh Billings

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Author Billings, Josh, 1818-1885
Illustrator Howard, Justin H.
Title Josh Billings on Ice, and Other Things
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "Josh Billings on Ice, and Other Things" by Josh Billings is a humorous collection of essays and observations written in the late 19th century. The book features the wit and charm of Billings, who is known for his unique take on everyday life, filled with puns, anecdotes, and comic illustrations. It likely encompasses various topics, mostly seen through a comedic lens, appealing to readers who enjoy laughter and lighthearted commentary on social norms and human behavior. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the character of Josh Billings as he embarks on an outing to a skating park, capturing the chaotic beauty and excitement of the scene. He shares his delightful observations of the skaters, amusingly personifying the experience as he grapples with feelings of admiration and bemusement. As he recounts an incident involving a female skater taking a tumble, it resonates with both hilarity and relatability, establishing the tone for the rest of the collection. This setting lays the groundwork for an engaging exploration of life’s quirks as presented by the witty Josh Billings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American wit and humor
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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