Literary Blunders: A Chapter in the "History of Human Error"

"Literary Blunders: A Chapter in the 'History of Human Error'" by Henry B. Wheatley is a journey through the amusing and sometimes significant errors found in literature. The book, probably from the late 1800s, looks at how mistakes in writing and translation can change meanings and even create new stories. Wheatley starts by talking about what makes a blunder different from a simple mistake, explaining that blunders often come from confusion, but can still be funny. As it is written, the author plans to explore different kinds of literary slip-ups, like ghost words, printing errors, and changes in language that lead to unexpected stories. The book mixes humor with serious study, inviting readers to enjoy the many ways humans can mess up in the world of books.