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Among the many shortcomings and things forgotten in this book, the need of a preface had also been overlooked, and, being required at the last minute, is written almost under protest, and with the consciousness of there being very little more to say.
John Russell knew well enough in his lifetime what the 'struggle for existence' meant. Whether he would think it a compliment to be thus dragged out in print to take part in the 'struggle for existence' of the modern book world, is an open question. Perhaps he might, for his thoughts towards his fellow creatures were of the most friendly and optimistic description, and it may be some expiation of the neglect his descendants have shown him - his career forgotten, the portrait called by his name left frameless and forlorn in the attics - that one of them should have at last taken a little interest in his concerns.
Russell and most of his Mends represent the lesser folk who worked for England, as well as for their own bread and butter. It might have been expected that the letters of these 'sea captains,' written to a man of their own standing, would prove coarse and unpleasing, but for the most part they are not so, and the softer side shown in them may surely be as truly a part of their real character as the rougher one with which they are more generally credited.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Among the many shortcomings and things forgotten in this book, the need of a preface had also been overlooked, and, being required at the last minute, is written almost under protest, and with the consciousness of there being very little more to say.
John Russell knew well enough in his lifetime what the 'struggle for existence' meant. Whether he would think it a compliment to be thus dragged out in print to take part in the 'struggle for existence' of the modern book world, is an open question. Perhaps he might, for his thoughts towards his fellow creatures were of the most friendly and optimistic description, and it may be some expiation of the neglect his descendants have shown him - his career forgotten, the portrait called by his name left frameless and forlorn in the attics - that one of them should have at last taken a little interest in his concerns.
Russell and most of his Mends represent the lesser folk who worked for England, as well as for their own bread and butter. It might have been expected that the letters of these 'sea captains,' written to a man of their own standing, would prove coarse and unpleasing, but for the most part they are not so, and the softer side shown in them may surely be as truly a part of their real character as the rougher one with which they are more generally credited.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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- Data di pubblicazione2019
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- ISBN 13 9781331123606
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine368
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