Wilt Napier (16 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1965; Boston; yellow illustrated paper covers with black titles; rubbing on covers; marker marking on front pastedown; interior is clean and unmarked; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 441 pages.

Soft Cover. Condition: good+. Riverside Edition A94. 8.25" tall; 441pp; foxing to cover. Paperback.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. First Edition. blue boards, gilt lettering, edge wear, cover good, pages clean, binding good, bookstore stamp inside front paste down and title page, name written front paste down,; 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall WC7.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Octavo, lxxxi, 248 pages. In Good condition. Spine is blue with gold print. Boards in blue cloth. Light wear to spine caps and corners, light toning to spine. Text block has tanning to endpapers. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column P. 1394524. FP New Rockville Stock.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Some American Humorists' offers a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant tradition of wit and satire that helped define the American literary landscape during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Compiled and analyzed by Napier Wilt, this collection examines the works of influential figures who shaped the nation's unique sense of humor, ranging from the dry regionalisms of the Old Southwest to the sophisticated irony of urban commentators. The volume serves as both an anthology and a critical study, highlighting how humorists used dialect, caricature, and social observation to reflect the changing realities of American life. By focusing on the stylistic innovations and cultural impact of these writers, the book provides valuable insight into the evolution of American prose and the enduring appeal of the comedic form. 'Some American Humorists' is an essential resource for students of literature and history, as well as any reader interested in the origins of the American comedic voice and the masters of the genre who paved the way for modern satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Some American Humorists" offers a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant tradition of wit and satire that helped define the American literary landscape during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Compiled and analyzed by Napier Wilt, this collection examines the works of influential figures who shaped the nation's unique sense of humor, ranging from the dry regionalisms of the Old Southwest to the sophisticated irony of urban commentators. The volume serves as both an anthology and a critical study, highlighting how humorists used dialect, caricature, and social observation to reflect the changing realities of American life. By focusing on the stylistic innovations and cultural impact of these writers, the book provides valuable insight into the evolution of American prose and the enduring appeal of the comedic form. "Some American Humorists" is an essential resource for students of literature and history, as well as any reader interested in the origins of the American comedic voice and the masters of the genre who paved the way for modern satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Some American Humorists" offers a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant tradition of wit and satire that helped define the American literary landscape during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Compiled and analyzed by Napier Wilt, this collection examines the works of influential figures who shaped the nation's unique sense of humor, ranging from the dry regionalisms of the Old Southwest to the sophisticated irony of urban commentators. The volume serves as both an anthology and a critical study, highlighting how humorists used dialect, caricature, and social observation to reflect the changing realities of American life. By focusing on the stylistic innovations and cultural impact of these writers, the book provides valuable insight into the evolution of American prose and the enduring appeal of the comedic form. "Some American Humorists" is an essential resource for students of literature and history, as well as any reader interested in the origins of the American comedic voice and the masters of the genre who paved the way for modern satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 268. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 268.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Some American Humorists" offers a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant tradition of wit and satire that helped define the American literary landscape during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Compiled and analyzed by Napier Wilt, this collection examines the works of influential figures who shaped the nation's unique sense of humor, ranging from the dry regionalisms of the Old Southwest to the sophisticated irony of urban commentators. The volume serves as both an anthology and a critical study, highlighting how humorists used dialect, caricature, and social observation to reflect the changing realities of American life. By focusing on the stylistic innovations and cultural impact of these writers, the book provides valuable insight into the evolution of American prose and the enduring appeal of the comedic form. "Some American Humorists" is an essential resource for students of literature and history, as well as any reader interested in the origins of the American comedic voice and the masters of the genre who paved the way for modern satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Some American Humorists" offers a comprehensive exploration of the vibrant tradition of wit and satire that helped define the American literary landscape during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Compiled and analyzed by Napier Wilt, this collection examines the works of influential figures who shaped the nation's unique sense of humor, ranging from the dry regionalisms of the Old Southwest to the sophisticated irony of urban commentators. The volume serves as both an anthology and a critical study, highlighting how humorists used dialect, caricature, and social observation to reflect the changing realities of American life. By focusing on the stylistic innovations and cultural impact of these writers, the book provides valuable insight into the evolution of American prose and the enduring appeal of the comedic form. "Some American Humorists" is an essential resource for students of literature and history, as well as any reader interested in the origins of the American comedic voice and the masters of the genre who paved the way for modern satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 270, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 270 270.