Random Shots (1884)

By Nelson Goodrich Humphrey

Book Overview

Random Shots is a collection of essays and stories written by Nelson Goodrich Humphrey and originally published in 1884. The book features a range of topics, including politics, literature, and personal anecdotes. The essays in Random Shots cover a variety of political and social issues, including the role of government, the rights of individuals, and the state of American society in the late 19th century. Humphrey also writes about literature and the arts, offering critiques of popular works of the time and exploring the nature of creativity and inspiration.In addition to his more serious essays, Humphrey includes several humorous stories and anecdotes. These lighthearted pieces offer a glimpse into everyday life in the late 1800s and showcase Humphrey's wit and storytelling ability.Overall, Random Shots is a fascinating look at American society and culture in the late 19th century, as well as a testament to Humphrey's skill as a writer and observer of the world around him.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: 1164152661
• ISBN13: 9781164152668
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"