Mrs. Partington's Carpet-Bag Of Fun (1854)

By Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber

Book Overview

Mrs. Partington's Carpet-Bag of Fun is a humorous collection of stories, anecdotes, and jokes written by Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber and published in 1854. The book features the character of Mrs. Partington, a fictional elderly woman who is known for her wit, wisdom, and eccentricities. The stories in the book are told from Mrs. Partington's perspective and often revolve around her adventures and misadventures, as well as her interactions with other characters. The book is filled with puns, wordplay, and satirical humor, and is considered a classic of American humor. It is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys witty and lighthearted humor.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120329248
• ISBN13: 9781120329240
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"