Humor from the Country (Rural Life)

Synopsis

Life During The Early To Mid-20th Century Is Often Seen As A Time Of Backbreaking Work For Meager Returns. Often, The Strength And Resiliency Of Family And Neighbors Are Overlooked. The Author Gives Insights Into The Lighter Side Of Country Life. Through These Stories Based On The Author's Childhood Memories, Enjoy Life As It Used To Be. Includes Country Witticisms And Advice. Pt. I. Country Ways (beyond The Books ; The Farmer's Cap ; Rules For Country Kids ; By Way Of Greeting ; City Meets Country) -- Pt. Ii. Stories (cold Winter ; Norman Mueller ; Olaf And Oscar ; The Watkins Man ; Nancy And The Drinking Cup ; Weston Coombs ; Pa's Chariot ; Mad Hog In A Straw Stack ; Cloverine Salve ; Snoopy The Adventurer ; Junior's Shiny Tractor ; Oliver Lowe ; Cellar Grapes ; Billy Goat Bob ; Milking Machine ; Felix, The Barn Cat ; Fireworks ;uncle Fred And The Ducks ; Floyd's Woods ; Sandbars And Watermelons ; Expensive Lesson ; Restaurant Meal ; Dietrich's Laying Hens ; Monster Firecracker ; Hardball Tryouts) -- Pt. Ii. Farm Talk (a Glossary). By Storyteller And Historian Jerry Apps ; Photos By Steve Apps.