Isbn: 9780674484788 - journals and miscellaneous notebooks of ralph waldo emerson (15) (21 risultati)

First Edition. Fine gilt-blocked cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxiii, 591p. 25cm. volume 15. Illustrated. plates. Academic journals 1860-1866. Notes: Includes index. Subjects: Emerson, Ralph Waldo 1803-1882 Biography. Authors, American 19th century Biography. English literature American writers Emerson, Ralph Waldo Correspondence, diaries, etc. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine gilt-blocked cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxiii, 591p. 25cm. volume 15. Illustrated. plates. Academic journals 1860-1866. Notes: Includes index. Subjects: Emerson, Ralph Waldo 1803-1882 Biography. Authors, American 19th century Biography. English literature American writers Emerson, Ralph Waldo Correspondence, diaries, etc. 1 Kg.…

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Hardback. Condizione: New. The Civil War is a pervasive presence in the journals in this volume. "The war searches character," Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote. Both his reading and his writing reflected his concern for the endurance of the nation, whose strength lay in the moral strength of the people. He read military biographies and memoirs, while turning again to Persian, Chinese, and Indian literature. The deaths of Clough, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and his aunt Mary Moody Emerson prompted him to reread their letters and journals, remembering and reappraising.These were stirring, poignant years for Emerson. The times were hard, his lecturing was curtailed, and a new book seemed out of the question. He felt the losses, fears, and frustrations that come to those who believe in a cause they are too old to fight for. But his respected position as a man of letters brought him some unusual experiences, such as a trip to Washington in which he met President Lincoln, Secretaries Seward and Chase, and other key figures in the government. Inspecting West Point as a member of the Board of Visitors, he was deeply impressed by the character and spartan training of the cadets who were soon to see action.At the war's end, busy again with a heavy lecture schedule and feeling his age a little, he took a long look back at the conflict and concluded that war "heals a deeper wound than any it makes.".…

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Condizione: New. Num Pages: 624 pages, 4 halftones. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1016. . 1990. Hardcover. . . . .

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Condizione: New. pp. 624.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New. Num Pages: 624 pages, 4 halftones. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1016. . 1990. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condizione: New. pp. 624 1st Edition.

Hardback. Condizione: New. The Civil War is a pervasive presence in the journals in this volume. "The war searches character," Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote. Both his reading and his writing reflected his concern for the endurance of the nation, whose strength lay in the moral strength of the people. He read military biographies and memoirs, while turning again to Persian, Chinese, and Indian literature. The deaths of Clough, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and his aunt Mary Moody Emerson prompted him to reread their letters and journals, remembering and reappraising.These were stirring, poignant years for Emerson. The times were hard, his lecturing was curtailed, and a new book seemed out of the question. He felt the losses, fears, and frustrations that come to those who believe in a cause they are too old to fight for. But his respected position as a man of letters brought him some unusual experiences, such as a trip to Washington in which he met President Lincoln, Secretaries Seward and Chase, and other key figures in the government. Inspecting West Point as a member of the Board of Visitors, he was deeply impressed by the character and spartan training of the cadets who were soon to see action.At the war's end, busy again with a heavy lecture schedule and feeling his age a little, he took a long look back at the conflict and concluded that war "heals a deeper wound than any it makes.".…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 624 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 624 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Civil War is a pervasive presence in the journals in this volume. "The war searches character," Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote. Both his reading and his writing reflected his concern for the endurance of the nation, whose strength lay in the moral strength of the people. He read military biographies and memoirs, while turning again to Persian, Chinese, and Indian literature. The deaths of Clough, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and his aunt Mary Moody Emerson prompted him to reread their letters and journals, remembering and reappraising.These were stirring, poignant years for Emerson. The times were hard, his lecturing was curtailed, and a new book seemed out of the question. He felt the losses, fears, and frustrations that come to those who believe in a cause they are too old to fight for. But his respected position as a man of letters brought him some unusual experiences, such as a trip to Washington in which he met President Lincoln, Secretaries Seward and Chase, and other key figures in the government. Inspecting West Point as a member of the Board of Visitors, he was deeply impressed by the character and spartan training of the cadets who were soon to see action.At the war's end, busy again with a heavy lecture schedule and feeling his age a little, he took a long look back at the conflict and concluded that war "heals a deeper wound than any it makes." The Civil War is a pervasive presence in the journals in this volume. The war searches character, Emerson wrote. Both his reading and his writing reflected his concern for the endurance of the nation, whose strength lay in the moral strength of the people. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…