Letters of Note · an Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience

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
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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.