Humour & Riddles Books

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""Tom Racquet and His Three Maiden Aunts: With a Word About The Whittleburys"" is a novel written by Charles W. Manby and published in 1844. The story revolves around Tom Racquet, a young man who is left in the care of his three unmarried aunts after his...

""Thoughts For Thoughtful Minds"" is a collection of essays, poems, and musings written by George Calvert in 1865. The book covers a wide range of topics, including satire, humor, philosophy, morality, and religion. Calvert's writing is witty and...

Thoughts On Men And Things: A Series Of Essays (1869) is a book written by Angelina Gushington, which is a collection of essays that explores various topics related to men and society. The book is divided into different sections, each of which focuses on...

""The Yellowplush Papers"" is a collection of humorous short stories written by the renowned British author William Makepeace Thackeray. The stories are narrated by the fictional character Charles Yellowplush, a footman and aspiring author who provides a...

""The Humorous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit"" is a comedic novel written by Richard Harris and published in 1883. The story follows the titular character, Farmer Bumpkin, as he embarks on a lawsuit against a wealthy landowner who has allegedly...

The Humor of Holland is a book written by A. Werner and published in 1894. It is a collection of humorous stories, anecdotes, and jokes from the Netherlands. The book provides a glimpse into the Dutch sense of humor and their unique cultural perspective...

The Comic Offering: Or Ladies������� Melange Of Literary Mirth, For 1832 (1832) is a book written by Louisa Henrietta Sheridan. It is a collection of humorous stories, poems, and essays aimed at a female audience. The book contains a variety of styles...

The Characters of Theophrastus is a collection of short character sketches written by the ancient Greek philosopher and scholar Theophrastus. Originally written in the 3rd century BCE, this book was translated into English in 1824 by the British scholar...

The Posthumous Papers: Facetious And Fanciful, Of A Person Lately About Town is a book written by Cornelius Webbe and first published in 1828. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical essays that poke fun at various aspects of society,...

That Night And Other Satires is a collection of satirical short stories written by Freeman Tilden and originally published in 1915. The book consists of ten stories that poke fun at various aspects of American society and culture at the turn of the 20th...

The Columbian Prize Charades is a book written by Herbert Ingalls and published in 1896. The book contains a collection of charades, which are word puzzles that involve the breaking down of a word or phrase into smaller parts and then reassembling them...

The Poet Of The Age, A Satirical Poem: With Introductory Remarks On The Decline Of Poetry, And Critical Notes (1862) by Robert Hardwicke is a literary work that combines satire, criticism, and poetry. The book begins with introductory remarks on the...

The Moniad: A Satire is a book written by Truth in 1867. It is a satirical work that pokes fun at the political and social issues of the time. The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of society. The first part is...

and Persius, translated by William Gifford, is a collection of satirical poems written by two ancient Roman poets. The book includes all sixteen of Juvenal's satires and all six of Persius's satires, each translated into English by Gifford. The poems...

The Jests of Hierocles and Philagrius is a collection of humorous anecdotes and jokes compiled by the ancient Greek philosophers Hierocles and Philagrius. Originally written in Greek, this book was translated into English in 1920. The compilation...

The Farrier�������s Dog And His Fellow is a novel written by Will Allen Dromgoole in 1897. The story revolves around the life of a dog named Jack, who is the companion of a farrier. Jack is a loyal and intelligent dog who accompanies his master on his...

The Man From The Moon Or The Reign Of Self is a children's book written in rhyme by P. Q. and published in 1909. The story follows a man from the moon who comes to Earth and becomes obsessed with himself, leading to him neglecting his duties and causing...

The Rubaiyat of the Commuter is a book of quatrains written by Harry Persons Taber and first published in 1905. The quatrains are concerned with the everyday affairs of the commuter, and offer humorous and satirical insights into the frustrations and...

The book ""Merry Drollery Complete: Being Jovial Poems, Merry Songs, Etc., Collected By W.N., C.B., R.S., And J.G., Lovers Of Wit, Both Parts, 1661, 1670, 1691 (1875)"" is a collection of humorous poems, songs, and other writings that were originally...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Peck's Sunshine is a book that is a compilation of articles written by George Wilbur Peck for Peck's Sun, a newspaper in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the year 1882. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical pieces that touch on a variety of topics,...

So, I had 5 years of Spanish in High School and College, only to learn that I really couldn't understand most of what I heard. It was only when I was introduced to the Spanish cuss words that I realized that there was more to Spanish expletives than "Ah...

The newest issue of BANDS I USETA LIKE is packed to the rafters with cartoons and humor! If you enjoy BANDSIUSETALIKE.COM, and the art of Matty Boy Anderson, it's a cinch you'll love this issue! 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the strip, and the...

Parody Parade gathers Golden & Silver Age spoofs. Satire on famous comics like Lil' Abner, Buck Rogers, Little Orphan Annie, Flash Gordon, Joe Palooka, Dick Tracy, Mary Worth, Bringing Up Father, Archie, Steve Canyon, Pogo, and Mandrake the Magician. 100...

"How to Raise a Smartass" is a funny, witty, rollicking ride through the joys of early parenthood. The so-titled "Best Butt Wiper in the World" delights audiences by recounting tales of ninja nurses, naughty knights, and super-duper poopers. Whether...

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Experience New York City through the eyes of a local. This is a first-hand account of events that transpired while living in the Big Apple. It's not the lights of Broadway or a symbolic statue of freedom. This is the dirt, the grit and, yes, even the...

Readers may be aware that Thomas Bulford died recently (though not as recently as before), and that I had what I then regarded as the onerous honour of editing his lexicographical work.Following this, his son presented the Publisher with a box of...

The Wonderful Wonder of Wonders is a satirical essay written by Jonathan Swift in 1721. The book is a commentary on the religious and intellectual beliefs of the time, and it takes a critical look at the idea of miracles and wonders. Swift uses humor and...

""The Natural History of Humbugs"" is a book written by Angus Bethune Reach in 1847. The book is an entertaining and informative exploration of the various types of humbugs that exist in society. A humbug is defined as a person or thing that deceives or...

The Knight of the Maypole: A Comedy in Four Acts is a play written by John Davidson and first published in 1903. The play is set in medieval England and revolves around the character of Sir John, a knight who is obsessed with the May Day celebrations and...

""Romanzen Nebst Andern Comischen Gedichten"" ist eine Sammlung von Gedichten und Romanzen des deutschen Dichters Johann Friedrich Lowen. Das Buch wurde erstmals 1773 ver������ffentlicht und enth�����lt eine Vielzahl von Gedichten, die sich mit Themen...

Proverbes (1853) est un livre de l'�����crivain fran�����ais Alphonse Karr. Ce livre est une collection de proverbes et de dictons populaires, qui ont �����t����� rassembl�����s et pr�����sent�����s par l'auteur. Les proverbes sont class�����s par...

Priapeia, Sive Diversorum Poetarum In Priapum Lusus (1664) est liber qui continet poemata diversorum poetarum, quae omnia sunt inscripta Priapo, deo fertilitatis et virilitatis. Auctor huius libri est Schoppe, Kaspar, qui collecta est haec poemata et...

Il libro ""Poesie Napoletane, Maccaroniche, E Satiriche"" ����� stato scritto da Capasso, Nicolai e pubblicato nel 1787. Questo libro contiene una raccolta di poesie in lingua napoletana, maccaronica e satirica. Le poesie sono scritte in un linguaggio...

Nanine, ou le pr�����jug����� vaincu est une com�����die �����crite par Voltaire en 1774. L'histoire se d�����roule dans la France du XVIIIe si�����cle et suit les aventures de Nanine, une jeune femme issue d'une famille modeste qui tombe amoureuse d'un...

Nine Humorous Tales is a collection of short stories written by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, originally published in 1918. The stories are lighthearted and comical, showcasing Chekhov's skill in writing humor. Each tale features a different set of characters...

Libanii Sophistae Orationes XVII est opus quod continet orationes decem et septem auctore Libanio, sophista Graeco, qui floruit in saeculo IV post Christum natum. Haec orationes sunt scriptae in lingua Graeca et tractant de variis thematibus, inter quae...

""Comoedia Sex"" est opus litterarium a Publio Terentio Afer scriptum, quod anno MDCXIX editum est. Libellus continet sex comoedias, scilicet: ""Andria"", ""Hecyra"", ""Heautontimorumenos"", ""Eunuchus"", ""Phormio"", et ""Adelphoe"". Terentius Afer,...

Commonsense or The Englishman's Journal is a book published in 1738 by J. Purser Publisher. It is a collection of letters that cover a wide range of topics, including politics, humor, and morality. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible...

""Comische Erz�����hlungen oder Szenen: Aus dem menschlichen Leben alter und neuer Zeit"" ist ein Buch von Christian Levin Sander, das im Jahr 1792 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es enth�����lt eine Sammlung von humorvollen Geschichten und Szenen aus...

Com�����dies Nouvelles Par Monsieur Le Baron De Bielfeld (1753) est un recueil de com�����dies �����crites par Jakob Friedrich Bielfeld. Le livre contient quatre pi�����ces de th����������tre, chacune avec son propre sc�����nario et ses personnages...

L'Erreur D'Un Moment: Ou La Suite De Julie, Comedie, Melee D'Ariettes, Et En Un Acte (1773) est une pi�����ce de th����������tre �����crite par Jacques-Marie Boutet De Monvel. L'histoire suit Julie, une jeune femme qui est amoureuse de son voisin, mais...

Causes Amusantes Et Connues est un livre �����crit par Robert Estienne et publi����� en 1770. Il s'agit d'un recueil de devinettes, de charades et d'�����nigmes amusantes et connues de l'�����poque. Le livre est divis����� en plusieurs chapitres, chacun...

Biblioth�����que de Campagne V8: Ou Amusemens de l'Esprit et du Coeur (1738) est un livre anonyme qui offre une collection d'histoires, de po�����mes et de r�����flexions pour divertir et �����duquer les lecteurs. Le livre est divis����� en plusieurs...

Beeton's Book of Anecdote, Wit, and Humor is a collection of humorous and witty prose and verse compiled by Samuel Orchart Beeton and originally published in 1875. The book contains a wide range of anecdotes, jokes, puns, humorous stories, and amusing...

Das Buch ""Herrn Jufts Van Effen Auserlesene Philosophische, Moralische Und Satyrische Schriften (1760)"" von Justus Van Effen ist eine Sammlung von philosophischen, moralischen und satirischen Schriften. Der Autor, Justus Van Effen, war ein...