The Correspondence Of John Lothrop Motley V1

By John Lothrop Motley

Book Overview

The Correspondence of John Lothrop Motley V1 is a book that contains the letters written by John Lothrop Motley, an American author, diplomat, and historian. The book is the first volume of a series that compiles Motley's correspondence with various individuals, including family members, friends, and notable figures such as William H. Seward, Charles Francis Adams, and James Russell Lowell.The letters in this volume cover the period from 1841 to 1852, during which Motley was a student at Harvard University, traveled to Europe, and began his career as a writer. The letters provide insight into Motley's personal and professional life, his literary pursuits, and his political views.The book is edited by George William Curtis, a friend of Motley's, and includes an introduction that provides context for the letters and biographical information about Motley. The correspondence is organized chronologically and includes footnotes that explain historical references and provide additional information about the people and events mentioned in the letters.Overall, The Correspondence of John Lothrop Motley V1 offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a prominent American writer and historian during the mid-19th century.In Two Volumes. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417969350.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: 1162777532
• ISBN13: 9781162777535
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"