Humour of the North

"Humour of the North" by Lawrence J. Burpee is an anthology displaying funny stories from Canadian authors. The book gathers amusing writings that were popular in Canadian literature, especially around the start of the 1900s. It includes well-known funny writers like Thomas Chandler Haliburton and William Henry Drummond, and also stories from other writers who weren't as famous. The book shows what makes Canadian humor special by presenting different poems, funny stories, and short plays that describe the culture and society of that time. The book is sorted into sections that demonstrate different kinds of Canadian humor, from simple jokes about everyday life to clever jokes about politics. Some of the best parts are Haliburton's funny thoughts about elections and Drummond's stories about life in the countryside. The book also has anonymous jokes from newspapers and magazines, which adds a touch of folk humor; the book is pleasing because it captures what it means to be Canadian through laughter, offering a mix of jokes, fun stories, and smart writing that is enjoyable for anyone to read.