A Few Smiles is a collection of humorous essays and anecdotes written by William Carter Platts and originally published in 1898. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of humor. Some of the topics covered include jokes about marriage, the differences between men and women, and absurd situations that Platts imagines could happen. The essays are written in a lighthearted and witty style, with plenty of puns and wordplay. Platts also includes some illustrations throughout the book to accompany his humorous stories. Overall, A Few Smiles is a charming and amusing read that showcases Platts' talent for comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.