Letters of Note · an Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience
- Authors
- Usher, Shaun
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Tags
- history
- ISBN
- 9781452134253
- Date
- 2013-10-24T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 19.96 MB
- Lang
- en
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.