Slips of Tongue and Pen (1886)

Slips of Tongue and Pen is a book written by John Henry Long and published in 1886. The book is a collection of humorous anecdotes and stories about mistakes made in speech and writing. It includes examples of slips of the tongue made by public figures, such as politicians and actors, as well as everyday people. The book also features humorous misprints and typographical errors found in newspapers and other publications. The stories in Slips of Tongue and Pen are intended to entertain readers and provide a lighthearted look at the foibles of human communication. Overall, the book is a witty and amusing read that offers a glimpse into the humorous side of language use.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.