Famous Letters: Messages & Thoughts That Shaped Our World
McLynn, Frank (editor)
Sold by Arnold M. Herr, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since June 14, 2007
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Arnold M. Herr, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since June 14, 2007
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketCondition: small (1") tear to top edge of front panel of DJ; inked gift inscription on 1st free endpaper; else VG/VG. Color & B&W illustrations. 160 pages.
Seller Inventory # 3844
This book is an illustrated survey of 50 letters by some of the best-known men and women in history. Each was either intimately connected with famous moments in the past or throws a light on the personalities and celebrities of history.
Among the famous letter writers represented here are:
-- Anne Boleyn to Henry VIII
-- Marie Antoinette to Madame Elizabeth
-- Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Lydia Bixby
-- Neville Chamberlain to Adolf Hitler
-- Albert Einstein to Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Each letter is presented in modern English and transports the reader straight into the past, evoking the passions and dramas of the moment in which it was written. This fine collection of the world's most intriguing correspondence is sure to offer a glimpse into the great minds and moments of the past.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Payment through Abebooks using VISA or MasterCard. Shipment is via Media Mail at $4.00 for the first
book & $1.50 for each additional book. Priority, UPS & overseas shipment are extra.
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
| Order quantity | 7 to 21 business days | 4 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 4.95 | US$ 9.95 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.