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Letter To The Editor Of The Edinburgh Review

Letter To The Editor Of The Edinburgh Review

Thomas Bruce Elgin

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104892890
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''Letter To The Editor Of The Edinburgh Review: On The Subject Of, The Remains Of John Tweddell (1816)'' is a historical book written by Thomas Bruce, also known as the 7th Earl of Elgin. The book is a letter addressed to the editor of the Edinburgh Review, discussing the remains of John Tweddell, a British scholar and traveler who died in Greece in 1799. Tweddell was known for his extensive travels and studies in Greece, and his death was a great loss to the academic community. The book provides an account of Tweddell’s life and achievements, as well as the circumstances surrounding his death. Elgin, who was also a traveler and scholar, had a personal connection to Tweddell, having met him during his own travels in Greece. The letter is a tribute to Tweddell’s legacy and a call for further exploration and study of the ancient Greek world. Overall, ''Letter To The Editor Of The Edinburgh Review: On The Subject Of, The Remains Of John Tweddell (1816)'' is a historical document that sheds light on the life and work of a notable scholar and traveler, while also providing insight into the intellectual and cultural climate of the early 19th century.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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