Letters Of John Holmes To James Russell Lowell And Others

By John Holmes and Editor William Roscoe Thayer

Book Overview

""Letters of John Holmes to James Russell Lowell and Others"" is a collection of personal letters written by John Holmes, a prominent American lawyer and political figure, to his close friend and fellow writer James Russell Lowell, as well as to other notable figures of the time. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and personal matters, and provide insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of mid-19th century America. Edited by William Roscoe Thayer, a historian and biographer, this volume offers readers a glimpse into the private thoughts and opinions of one of America's most influential thinkers during a pivotal period in the nation's history.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: 1162765364
• ISBN13: 9781162765365
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"