Traits Of American Humor V1: By Native Authors (1852)

""Traits of American Humor V1: By Native Authors"" is a book written by Thomas Chandler Haliburton and published in 1852. The book is a collection of humorous stories and essays written by American authors, showcasing the unique style and character of American humor. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from politics and social issues to everyday life and personal experiences. The authors featured in the book include some of the most prominent and influential figures in American literature, such as Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, and Edgar Allan Poe. The book is an important historical document, providing insight into the cultural and literary landscape of America during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, humor, or history.In Three Volumes.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.

Born in 1796 in Windsor, lawyer Thomas Chandler Haliburton, was one of the first Canadian authors. A longtime member of Parliment, some critics have regarded him as the last of the exponents of Tory principles and this book certainly asserts this notion.