Josh Billings On Ice: And Other Things (1868)

By Josh Billings and J. H. Howard

Book Overview

""Josh Billings On Ice: And Other Things"" is a collection of humorous essays and musings by American humorist and writer, Josh Billings. Originally published in 1868, the book covers a wide range of topics, from the joys and perils of ice skating to the peculiarities of human nature. Billings' writing style is characterized by his use of misspellings, grammatical errors, and unconventional punctuation, which he believed added to the humor of his work. The book is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys witty observations and clever wordplay.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164899023
• ISBN13: 9781164899020
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"