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Sheppard, W. L.

 
9781331410355: Oddities in Southern Life and Character (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

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.


  • Colorful characters and real-life quirks brought to life in lively dialect and storytelling.

  • A blend of humor, satire, and slice-of-life moments that highlight regional personality.

  • Scenes that range from courtroom foibles to bustling travel tales and everyday kindnesses.

  • A readable, anecdotal style that’s accessible to general readers seeking humor and
    regional flavor.



Ideal for readers who enjoy humorous regional yarns, tall tales, and the charm of character-driven storytelling.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Présentation de l'éditeur

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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