"Good Stories Reprinted from the Ladies' Home Journal of Philadelphia" by Various is a collection of funny stories that gives readers a peek into life long ago, probably in the early 1900s. Filled with tales from many writers, this book shows off the funny side of the past by focusing on how people acted and what made them laugh back then. The book starts out with amusing short stories starring characters in funny situations, like a large woman causing a stir on a streetcar and a widow planning her wedding with her opinionated son. The stories are easy to read and fun, using cleverness and paying attention to how people interact to make readers smile, while the stories explore how misunderstandings and surprising twists add to the humor, making the book a fun and entertaining journey into the past.
Good Stories Reprinted from the Ladies' Home Journal of Philadelphia
By Various
(3.5 stars) β’ 10 reviews
Step back in time and chuckle at the witty antics of everyday people as they navigate the amusing chaos of early 20th-century life.
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