Holiday Tasks

Holiday Tasks

James Payn

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781436875905
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Holiday Tasks: Being Essays Written In Vacation Time is a collection of essays written by James Payn and published in 1887. The essays are a reflection of the author’s thoughts and experiences during his summer vacations. Payn writes about a wide range of topics, including travel, literature, history, and politics. He shares his observations and opinions on various subjects, from the beauty of the English countryside to the state of the British Empire. The essays are written in a conversational style and offer a glimpse into the mind of a Victorian-era writer. The book is a valuable source for those interested in the social and cultural history of the late 19th century. Overall, Holiday Tasks is an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in literature, history, or travel writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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