Hindoostanee Jest Book

This delightful collection of jokes, puzzles, and anecdotes in Hindoostanee (a dialect of Hindi) will charm and entertain readers of all ages. Originally published in the mid-19th century, Lallu Lal's Jest Book offers a unique window into the world of colonial India, with its mix of British and Indian cultural influences, and provides a valuable insight into the humor and wit of a bygone era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.