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    Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor
    Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor
    Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor
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    Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor

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    This is a collection of American humor stories that have gone through a fairly selective screening process. Thomas L. Masson, an American anthropologist, editor, and author, edited the work. Not only does everything plausible point to the work of our American humorists, from Washington Irving to "Mr. Dooley," but many are just fugitives and stories. One of the books that is very interesting to read, especially for classic humor lovers.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateNov 21, 2022
    ISBN8596547419181
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