Life and Letters of Thomas Gold Appleton (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Gold Appleton

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ISBN 10: 0265581176 ISBN 13: 9780265581179

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A compelling portrait of a Boston-born man of letters and culture, told through his own journals and letters. This memoir-like volume draws a clear line from a lively boyhood in early 19th-century Boston to a life devoted to art, literature, and the public good. The narrative centers on a lifelong traveler who turned observation into a rich study of people, places, and ideas.

Structured as a biography with selections from personal letters, the book traces Thomas Gold Appleton’s development as an observer of art and nature, his friendships with influential figures, and his rare ability to blend quiet study with public-minded work. It chronicles his travels in Europe, his longing for a fireside life, and his role in Boston’s cultural institutions. Readers will meet a man who loved novels, cherished theater, and remained curious about the world until the end of his days.

- Follow a seasoned traveler who formed lifelong ties across continents and cities.
- See how Appleton balanced art, literature, and civic engagement in Boston and beyond.
- Experience a lifetime of journals, reminiscences, and letters that illuminate a 19th‑century literary life.
- Discover personal reflections on family, friendship, and the pleasures of travel and culture.

Ideal for readers who enjoy 19th‑century biographies, letters, and the vivid world of Boston’s artistic circles.

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