Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture
by Palmer Cox
'Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture' Summary
Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture is a collection of humorous verse and short prose vignettes by Canadian humorist Palmer Cox. The book is full of funny anecdotes, tall tales, and other examples of frontier humor. Cox's writing is witty and sharp, and his stories are sure to entertain readers of all ages. The book is divided into three sections: verse, prose, and picture. The verse section includes a variety of poems, from limericks to sonnets. The prose section includes short stories and essays. The picture section includes a number of humorous illustrations by Cox. Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture is a classic work of American humor. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American humor or in the works of Palmer Cox.Book Details
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Palmer Cox
Canada
Palmer Cox was a Canadian illustrator and author, best known for The Brownies, his series of humorous verse books and comic strips about the mischievous but kindhearted fairy-like sprites. The cartoon...
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