Wit and Humor: Classified Under Appropriate Subject Headings, With, in Many Cases, a Reference to a Table of Authors (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Scotch fit and Humor is a fairly representative collection of the type of wit and humor which is at home north of the Tweed - and almost everywhere else - for are not Scotchmen to be found everywhere To say that wit and humor is not a native of Scotch human nature is to share the responsibility for an inaccuracy the author of which must have been as unobservant as those who repeat it. It is quite true that the humor is not always or generally on the sur face - what treasure IS - and it may be true, too, that the thrifty habits of our northern friends, combined Wlth the earnestness produced by their religious his tory, have brought to the surface the seriousness amounting sometimes almost to heaviness - which is their most apparent characteristic. But under the surface Will be found a rich vein of generosity, and a fund of humor, which soon cure a stranger - if he has eyes to see and is capable of appreciation - of the common error of supposing that Scotchmen are either stingy or stupid.
True, there may be the absence of the brilliancy which characterizes much of the English wit and humor, and of the inexpressible quality which is con tained in Hibernian fun; but for point of neatness one may look far before discovering anything to sur pass the shrewdness and playfulness to be found in the Scotch race. In fact, if Scotland had no wit and humor she would have been incapable of furnishing a man who employed such methods in construction as were introduced by the engineer of the Forth Bridge.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich vein of wit and humor that has long been a hallmark of Scottish culture. The author, an expert on the subject, has collected a vast array of anecdotes, jokes, and stories that showcase the unique and often hilarious outlook of the Scottish people. Exploring the historical and social context of Scottish humor, the book not only entertains but also provides valuable insights into the character and traditions of Scotland and its people. From the sharp wit of Edinburgh's intellectuals to the earthy humor of the Highlands and Islands, this book offers a fascinating and comprehensive look at a culture renowned for its ability to find laughter even in the most challenging of circumstances. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331768616_0
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