Endmen's Gags A Collection of Jokes from the Early Twentieth Century

Endmen's Gags: A Collection of Jokes from the Early Twentieth Century is a book compiled by J. Melville Janson, containing a selection of jokes from the early 1900s. The book is a tribute to the endmen, who were the comedians in minstrel shows of the time. The jokes in the book are a reflection of the humor of the era, and provide a glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of the time. The book is organized into chapters based on different themes, such as marriage, politics, and race relations. Each joke is presented with a brief introduction, and the book includes illustrations and photographs from the period. Endmen's Gags is a fascinating look at the humor of a bygone era, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of comedy.1895. Janson, a comedian who spent ten seasons with Carncross Minstrels, Philadelphia; three seasons with Primrose and West's Minstrels; two seasons with Emerson's Minstrel's in California; played star engagements in the principal theaters of the United States; has compiled a collection of jokes from the early twentieth-century for use in minstrel shows, vaudeville and plays designed for gags for ends.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.