Josh Billings' Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879 by Josh Billings

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Author Billings, Josh, 1818-1885
LoC No. 02006082
Title Josh Billings' Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879
Alternate Title Josh Billings' Old Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879, with Comic Illustrations
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Josh Billings' Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879" by Josh Billings is a humorous almanac written during the late 19th century. This unique work blends wit, folk wisdom, and practical advice, providing insights into rural life and domestic matters through a comedic lens. The text primarily focuses on farming wisdom, humorous anecdotes, and traditional lore, aimed at both entertaining and educating readers about daily life in America during that era. At the start of the almanac, the reader is introduced to a variety of quirky and humorous observations about the months of the year, beginning with January. Billings includes insights on weather predictions, suggestions for domestic management, and a satirical take on societal customs and norms. Each month offers folksy advice, odd recipes, and entertaining commentary on everyday scenarios, presenting an amusing perspective on domestic and agricultural life while showcasing Billings' distinctive voice and playful language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Almanacs, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 40191
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 11, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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