From The Easy Chair Vol. 1

von George William Curtis

96 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

From The Easy Chair V1 is a book written by George William Curtis, an American writer, editor, and public speaker. The book is a collection of essays that were originally published in Harper's Weekly, a popular American magazine in the late 19th century. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and social issues of the time. Curtis's writing style is known for its wit, humor, and insightful observations on American life and culture. In this book, readers will find engaging essays on subjects such as the American character, the value of education, the role of women in society, and the importance of preserving natural beauty. From The Easy Chair V1 is a timeless work that offers readers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of America in the late 1800s.Honestus walked quietly home, perceiving that the result of his practical effort to discharge the primary duties of a citizen was that Sly, one of the most disreputable and dishonest of public sharks, had been nominated by a committee of which he was chairman, and that the whole weight of the name of Honestus was thrown upon the side of rascality with a diamond pin. And he reflected that in politics, as elsewhere, it is necessary to begin as early in preparation for action as the rascals.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Memoiren, Berichte, Erinnerungen
• ISBN: 9781419121166
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC