Letters of note : an eclectic collection of correspondence deserving of a wider audience
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- ISBN: 9781452134253 (hardback)
- ISBN: 1452134251 (hardback)
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Physical Description:
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xvi, 352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm - Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2014.
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General Note: | "First published in Great Britain in 2013 by Canongate Books Ltd in conjunction with Unbound"--Title page verso. Includes index. |
Summary, etc.: | "This collection of 125 letters offers a never-before-seen glimpse of the events and people of history--the brightest and the best, the most notorious, and the endearingly everyday. Letters are not ordered chronologically or thematically, but are artfully arranged for a discovery-rich reading experience. Each entry includes a transcript of the letter; a short contextual introduction; and, in 100 cases, a facsimile of the letter itself"-- |
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Wolcott Public Library | 808.86 USHE (Text) | 34031127128267 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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)
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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)
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, making Letters of Note an utterly distinctive gift, and an instant classic.