Illiterate Digest
Will Rogers
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Length 4 h 48 min
Chapters 34
First published 1924
In "The Illiterate Digest," the renowned humorist Will Rogers makes his characteristically gentle but insightful commentary on American culture, society, daily life, and, last but not least, politics. As a collection of social commentaries from the early 20th century America, it touches upon the political issues of the time, such as the prohibition and the oil lease scandal, as well as more day-to-day topics, such as corsets and restaurant etiquette. Regardless of whether he is poking fun at politicians or questioning unnecessary formalities, his genuine sense of care and self-deprecating attitude come through in this collection. (Summary by S. Emily Lee)
Chapters
1
Two Letters and a Dedication Read by S. Emily Lee 6:59
2
Introduction Read by S. Emily Lee 9:08
3
Breaking Into the Writing Game Read by S. Emily Lee 9:08
4
Settling the Corset Problem of This Country Read by S. Emily Lee 5:48
5
How to Tell a Butler, And Other Etiquette Read by S. Emily Lee 8:07
6
Defending My Soup Plate Position Read by S. Emily Lee 10:35
7
Helping the Girls With Their Income Taxes Read by S. Emily Lee 7:04
8
The Greatest Document in American Literature Read by S. Emily Lee 9:26
9
Prospectus for “The Remodeled Chewing Gum Corporation” Read by S. Emily Lee 10:39
10
Inside Stuff on the Total Eclipse Read by S. Emily Lee 10:02
11
It’s Time Somebody Said a Word for California Read by S. Emily Lee 8:38
12
Promoting the Oceanless One-Piece Suit Read by S. Emily Lee 7:43
13
Warning to Jokers: Lay Off the Prince Read by S. Emily Lee 8:57
14
Spring Is Here, With Poems and Bath Tubs Read by S. Emily Lee 8:25
15
My Ford and Other Political Self-Starters Read by S. Emily Lee 6:26
16
Wilson Could Laugh at a Joke on Himself Read by S. Emily Lee 10:32
17
A Job With the James Family Read by S. Emily Lee 9:06
18
Let’s Treat Our Presidents Like Human Beings Read by S. Emily Lee 10:00
19
What With Fruit Juice and Consomme, It Was a Wild Party Read by S. Emily Lee 8:31
20
What We Need Is More Fred Stones Read by S. Emily Lee 11:53
21
One Oil Lawyer Per Barrel Read by S. Emily Lee 7:55
22
Another Confession in the Oil Scandal Read by S. Emily Lee 8:16
23
The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth Read by S. Emily Lee 7:55
24
Well, Who Is Prunes? Read by S. Emily Lee 9:03
25
Politics Getting Ready to Jell Read by S. Emily Lee 6:28
26
Two Long-Lost Friends Found at Last Read by S. Emily Lee 8:39
27
They Nominated Everybody But The Four Horsemen Read by S. Emily Lee 7:03
28
In the Midst of a 7-Year Hitch Read by S. Emily Lee 7:32
29
“Will Rogers, Jr.” Reports the Convention For His Father, Worn Out By Long Service Read by S. Emily Lee 6:18
30
Roping a Critic Read by S. Emily Lee 6:53
31
“The World Tomorrow,” After the Manner of Great Journalists Read by S. Emily Lee 9:04
32
Settling the Affairs of the World in My Own Way Read by S. Emily Lee 7:19
33
A Skinny Dakota Kid Who Made Good Read by S. Emily Lee 10:15
34
Taking the Cure, By the Shores of Cat Creek Read by S. Emily Lee 8:25
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