A Book for the Hammock

A Book for the Hammock

William Clark Russell

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Literatura de viajes
ISBN:
9781023484923
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Settle into your hammock and escape with William Clark Russell’s 'A Book for the Hammock,' a delightful collection of 19th-century English essays. These personal reflections offer a glimpse into the author’s life and times through engaging anecdotes and insightful observations.Spanning the genres of literary collections, memoirs, and travelogues, this volume captures the spirit of an era. Russell’s essays provide a unique window into the past, showcasing both the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of life in 19th-century England.Prepared with care for print republication, this edition allows you to experience the charm and wit of a bygone era. Discover the enduring appeal of Russell’s prose as he explores universal themes with a distinctly personal touch. 'A Book for the Hammock' is perfect for anyone who appreciates the art of the essay and the richness of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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