Wit, wisdom and folly

Description:

Published in 1896 it is a compilation of 100 stories. The book is a deep red in color, hard back, thick and heavy w/engraved theatrical faces (sad/happy) on the front. I was thrilled to find such an old book at my local library, the annual book sale... got it for .50 cents.

subjects: Anecdotes,  anas,  convivial meetings,  postprandial conversation,  a' propos,  light works,  young,  old

People: a vast field of folks... short anas fit for story-telling

Places: mostly European places

Times: 1896