ISBN: 9781331430407 - a sheaf of papers (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of essays and anecdotes by Oliver Wendell Holmes. In this enchanting collection, Holmes explores the unique character of his era in America, focusing particularly on the intersection of science, culture, and human experience. The author offers his witty and insightful observations on Boston society and the intellectual landscape of the time, providing a distinctive perspective on the 19th-century American experience. Through literary and scientific topics such as the influence of electricity on the national character, Holmes considers the impact of new ideas and technologies on the human condition, delving into the interplay between our physical and psychological worlds. The essays in this book offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, rendered with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature. By examining the tension between our desire for progress and our yearning for tradition, this book ultimately demonstrates the enduring power of the human spirit to adapt and evolve. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 366 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.