Title: Wit, wisdom and folly
First published: 1896
Description: Published in 1896 it is a compilation of 100 stories.  The book is a deep red in color,  hard back, thick and heavy w/engraved theatrical faces  (sad/happy) on the front.  I was thrilled to find such an old book at my local library, the annual book sale... got it for .50 cents.
Subjects: Anecdotes, anas, convivial meetings, postprandial conversation, a' propos, light works, young, old
Places: mostly European places
People: a vast field of folks... short anas fit for story-telling
Time periods: 1896