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...