Revised Edition, Copyright ©1964 by Mada Distributing Co.
First Edition, Copyright ©1963 by Mada Distributing Co. No part of this book may
be
reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the publisher.
INTRODUCTION
This book contains a compilation of American stag party humor, songs and
limericks
that have demonstrated an ability to withstand the test of time. They permeate
our
"ulture to such an extent that it is proper to classify them as Folklore. They
stem from
obscure origins but show an amazing ability to endure with only minor
inconsistencies
from generation to generation. The American Folklore Society has conducted a
great
deal of research in this area and much of the material has appeared in their
publication,
The Journal of American Folklore. The Archive of Folk Song of the Library of
Congress
contains a large collection as does many public and university libraries
including: Har-
vard University, Columbia University, the New York Public Library, etc. We are
grate-
ful for the wide assistance granted us in the preparation of this book.
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