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I'll Tell You Why

I'll Tell You Why

Paperback

HumorFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1025729110
ISBN13: 9781025729114
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
I'll Tell You Why is the delightful and witty follow-up to Charles (Chic) Sale's sensationally popular work The Specialist. Continuing the exploits of the lovable rural carpenter Lem Putt, this work offers a humorous and nostalgic look at a bygone era of American craftsmanship. Through a series of engaging monologues, Sale captures the voice of the everyman, detailing the intricacies and pride involved in the construction of outhouses with both technical precision and a sharp comedic edge.

Sale, a renowned vaudeville performer, brings his character's unique perspective to life, blending folksy wisdom with dry wit. I'll Tell You Why serves as an important piece of American humor literature, preserving the vernacular and social quirks of early 20th-century rural life. This book remains a classic example of the monologic style that made Sale a household name, providing readers with a charming exploration of local eccentricities and the dignity found in specialized labor.

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