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    Letters of Note: Volume 1: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience
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    Letters of Note: Volume 1: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience

    By Shaun Usher

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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, Letters of Note is an instant classic.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChronicle Books Digital
    Release dateMay 6, 2014
    ISBN9781452140865
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    Letters of Note: Volume 1: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience

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