02917cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000460012624500200017226400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250002900037850000310066850801710069952014250087053400630229565300510235865300350240965300440244470000360248885600430252475507UtSlPG20260610134740.0mcr n260607r20251917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a17031075  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMencken, H. L.q(Henry Louis),d1880-195610aPistols for two 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aOwen Hatteras is the pseudonym of H. L. Mencken and G. J. Nathan. The book contains a biography of Nathan, introductory and closing remarks by Mencken and a biography of Mencken by Nathan. cf. Frey, Carroll. A bibliography of the writings of H. L. Mecken, Philadelphia, 1924, p. 41-42.  aRelease date is 2025-03-03  aBob Taylor and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Pistols for Two" by H. L. Mencken and George Jean Nathan is a collection of character sketches and biographical snippets, likely penned in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This book delves into the idiosyncrasies and eccentricities of its subjects, particularly the lives and personalities of the two notable American literary figures, Nathan and Mencken. The primary theme revolves around exploring the complexity of human identity and the intricacies involved in understanding one's character beyond surface-level perceptions.  The content of "Pistols for Two" consists of a series of detailed and often humorous character sketches that illustrate the personal and professional lives of George Jean Nathan and H. L. Mencken. It showcases their quirks, preferences, and notable achievements in distinctive style, employing a tone that is both witty and insightful. Through various anecdotes and observations, Hatteras shares a glimpse of their editorial work at "The Smart Set" magazine, revealing not only their editorial processes but also their personal philosophies. The book thus serves as both a tribute to the two men and a broader commentary on the nature of biography and criticism, highlighting the notion that understanding individuals involves piecing together fleeting impressions rather than crafting a singular narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1917  aAuthors, American -- 20th century -- Biography  aNathan, George Jean, 1882-1958  aMencken, H. L. (Henry Louis), 1880-19561 aNathan, George Jean,d1882-195840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75507