Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories is a collection of humorous short stories written by Cal Stewart, originally published in 1903. The stories are set in the fictional town of Punkin Centre, located in rural America, and are narrated by the character Uncle Josh. The book follows Uncle Josh as he regales his listeners with tales of the eccentric characters and comical situations that he encounters in Punkin Centre. The stories are filled with witty dialogue, exaggerated accents, and slapstick humor, making them a delightful read for anyone who enjoys lighthearted comedy. The book has become a classic of American humor and is a must-read for fans of Mark Twain and other writers of the genre.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.
