Joe Miller's Jests: Or The Wits Vade-Mecum (1862)

Joe Miller's Jests: Or The Wits Vade-Mecum is a book of jokes and humorous anecdotes compiled by Joe Miller in the 18th century. The book was originally published in 1739 and has since become a classic of English humor. This 1862 edition includes a preface and notes by John Mottley, who edited the book after Miller's death. The jokes in the book are organized by topic, including categories such as lawyers, doctors, and politicians, and are presented in a straightforward and often bawdy style. The book has been influential in the development of English humor and is still enjoyed by readers today.Being A Collection Of The Most Brilliant Jests; The Politest Repartees; The Most Elegant Bons Mots; And Most Pleasant Short Stories In The English Language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joe Miller
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d
ISBN: 9781164829256

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