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Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience (Historical Nonfiction Letters, Letters from Famous People, Book of Letters and Correspondance)

By Usher , Shaun(Compilation)

Book information

Publisher
Chronicle Books
Year
2014
ISBN
9781452134253, 9781452140865, 1452134251
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
177 MB (186040320 bytes)
Pages
352 s\368
Time added
2020-11-29 04:23:43
Nonfiction;History;Historical;Language;Writing;Bio

Description

This spectacular collection of more than 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history—the brightest and best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. Entries include a transcript of the letter; a short contextual introduction; and, in 100 cases, a captivating facsimile of the letter itself. The artfulness of Shaun Usher's eclectic arrangement creates a reading experience rich in discovery. Mordant, hilarious, poignant, enlightening—surprise rewards each turn of the page. Colorfully illustrated with photographs, portraits, and relevant artworks, this handsome hardcover is a visual treat too, makingLetters of Notean utterly distinctive gift, and an instant classic.

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