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Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience

by Shaun Usher
RM70.61 MYR
Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience - Thryft
Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience - Thryft

History's voices revived through intimate correspondence.

If you're fascinated by the personal thoughts and feelings of historical figures, "Letters of Note" will feel like a treasure chest to you. Each letter offers a snapshot of its writer's world, making history feel immediate and real. Imagine holding a conversation with the past; this book gives you that whisper across time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience

by Shaun Usher
RM70.61 MYR
ISBN: 9781452134253
Authors: Shaun Usher
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date of Publication: 2014-05-06
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Creative Nonfiction, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Historical, History, Essays, Biography
Goodreads rating: 4.32
(rated by 5863 readers)

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, making Letters of Note an utterly distinctive gift, and an instant classic.
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History's voices revived through intimate correspondence.

If you're fascinated by the personal thoughts and feelings of historical figures, "Letters of Note" will feel like a treasure chest to you. Each letter offers a snapshot of its writer's world, making history feel immediate and real. Imagine holding a conversation with the past; this book gives you that whisper across time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.