The Letters Of The British Spy

By William Wirt

Book Overview

The Letters of the British Spy is a collection of fictional letters written by William Wirt, an American lawyer and writer, in 1803. The letters are written from the perspective of an anonymous British spy who is visiting the United States during the early years of the 19th century. The spy provides a unique and often humorous perspective on American society, politics, and culture, as well as on the relationship between Britain and the United States. The letters cover a range of topics, including the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the early years of the American presidency. The book is considered a classic of American literature and is often cited as an important work in the development of American national identity.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: 1428601333
• ISBN13: 9781428601338
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"