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Russell Baker's book of American humor Cover Image Book

Russell Baker's book of American humor / edited by Russell Baker.

Baker, Russell, 1925-2019 (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0393035921
  • Physical Description: 598 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton, 1993.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 587-593) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Comical-tragical tales -- Shameless frivolity -- The human muddle -- This sex problem -- Parody, burlesque, criticism, and pain -- Family life -- Geographical sneers -- Politics and patriots -- Media -- Fable, lore, and fantasy -- Looking back -- A gnashing of humorists.

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Subject: American wit and humor.

Available copies

  • 17 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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Marion Library 818.02 BAK (Text) 37810434331970 Adult Nonfiction Available -