Random shots / by Max Adeler ... With numerous humorous illustrations by Arthur B. Frost
1879, First Edition. London : Ward, Lock & Co. Good copy only in the original colour-printed cloth. Covers shadow-stained and rubbed at the extremities. Front hinge starting, with first two signatures coming loose, secured only at the bottom. Text remains bright and clean overall. A very serviceable reading copy. Item #454551
Date is suggested. Physical description; 326 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. Contents; Professor Quackenboss.--Jerome Pinnickson's mother-in-law; with an apology for mothers-in-law generally.--The adventures of Abner Byng; with some reflections concerning certain moral idiots.--How Jack Forbes was avenged.--Babies. Certain facts concerning their demoralization.--The glee-club tournament; with a few thoughts respecting the nocturnal serenade.--Mr. Fisher's bereavements.--Mr. Toombs, the undertaker.--The shoals lighthouse. A serious story.--The tragedy of Thompson Dunbar.--Miss Hammer's lovers.--Mr. Skinner's night in the under-world.--Miss Wilmer's adventure. Subjects; Short stories, American -- 19th century. American wit and humor.
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