Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories is a collection of humorous short stories written by Cal Stewart, first published in 1903. The stories are narrated by Uncle Josh Weathersby, a lovable and eccentric character from the fictional town of Punkin Centre, who regales his listeners with his comical misadventures and observations. The book is a delightful glimpse into rural American life at the turn of the 20th century, with stories that range from Uncle Josh's attempts to learn how to ride a bicycle, to his encounters with ghosts and other supernatural beings. The language and dialect used in the stories are a reflection of the time and place they were written in, and add to the charm and humor of the tales. Overall, Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories is a classic work of American humor that continues to entertain readers over a century after its initial publication.Folks at home said I'd be buncoed or have my pockets picked fore I'd bin here mor'n half an hour; wall, I fooled 'em a little bit, I wuz here three days afore they buncoed me. I spose as how there are a good many of them thar bunco fellers around New York.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.
