Discover a colorful parade of Southern characters, told with wit, warmth, and a keen eye for human oddities. This collection invites you into a world where everyday life becomes larger than life in humorous, unforgettable ways.
In Oddities in Southern Life and Character, the author collects vivid vignettes of judges, preachers, travelers, and townsfolk. Read about stubborn pride, cunning improvisation, and the stubborn humor that colors how people live, speak, and dream in the antebellum and postbellum South. The voices mix tall tales with sharp observation, creating scenes that feel both tall and true.
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Oddities in Southern Life and Character is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Published in 1910 as a reprint of the 1882 edition, this volume contains a collection of comical stories from the Southern States. Includes Davy Crockett, Uncle Remus and more. A great overview of Southern anecdotes and comedy.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the vibrant, often boisterous, world of the American South in the early 19th century. The author, through a series of humorous anecdotes and character sketches, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the everyday lives, quirks, and cultural traditions of the people living in a region undergoing rapid change. From lively tales of brawls and horse-swapping to observations on the regionââ â¢s evolving social landscape, the book offers a captivating, sometimes raw, portrait of a unique period in American history. The author's keen eye for detail and ability to capture the essence of Southern humor and character make this book a delightful and insightful read for anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of American culture. This book offers a valuable window into the humor, social dynamics, and evolving cultural landscape of the American South in the early 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331410355_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 522 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25921292/2
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