Catalogue Of A Collection Of Books, Letters And Manuscripts Written By Walt Whitman (1903)

By George M. Williamson

Book Overview

The Catalogue Of A Collection Of Books, Letters And Manuscripts Written By Walt Whitman (1903) by George M. Williamson is a comprehensive listing of the literary works of Walt Whitman, one of America's most celebrated poets. The book is essentially a catalog of the personal collection of books, letters, and manuscripts written by Whitman that were owned by Williamson at the time of publication. The book begins with an introduction that provides a brief history of Whitman's life and work, as well as an overview of the collection. The catalog itself is divided into four sections: books, letters, manuscripts, and miscellaneous items. Each section is further subdivided, with detailed descriptions of each item, including its physical condition, provenance, and any notable features.The section on books includes first editions of Whitman's major works, as well as rare editions and translations. The letters section includes correspondence between Whitman and his friends and colleagues, as well as letters written by Whitman to various individuals. The manuscripts section includes drafts and fragments of Whitman's poems and other writings, as well as notes and other documents. The miscellaneous section includes items such as photographs, personal effects, and other ephemera related to Whitman's life and work.Overall, Catalogue Of A Collection Of Books, Letters And Manuscripts Written By Walt Whitman (1903) is an invaluable resource for scholars and collectors of Whitman's work, providing a detailed and comprehensive listing of his literary output and personal effects.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163879274
• ISBN13: 9781163879276
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"