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Available
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Publication
Library of America (1983), Hardcover, 1150 pages
Description
The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the "finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made" (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion. Now, with exactly one hundred volumes to choose from, there is a perfect gift for everyone.
User reviews
LibraryThing member tgraettinger
Some of the essays I really love, others not so much. I do find the language difficult - or maybe "hard to parse" would be a better description. But for the best of the essays, it's worth the struggle. The others make good reading when I can't sleep.
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Original publication date
1983-11-15
Physical description
1150 p.; 8.18 inches
ISBN
0940450151 / 9780940450158
Local notes
study
(1) indexed 2215(2)/101
(2) GONE
series: #xxx loa
omnibus:
'nature', addresses and lectures, essays: first and second Series, 'representative men', 'english traits', 'the conduct of life'
(1) indexed 2215(2)/101
(2) GONE
series: #xxx loa
omnibus:
'nature', addresses and lectures, essays: first and second Series, 'representative men', 'english traits', 'the conduct of life'
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