Passages Of A Working Life V2

Passages Of A Working Life V2

Charles Knight

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104362003
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Passages Of A Working Life V2: During Half A Century, With A Prelude Of Early Reminiscences (1864) is a memoir written by Charles Knight. The book is a detailed account of Knight’s life and experiences over a period of fifty years, from his early years to his career as a publisher and writer. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the later years of Knight’s life. The book is filled with anecdotes, observations, and reflections on a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, and social issues. The prelude of early reminiscences provides a glimpse into Knight’s childhood and early years, and sets the stage for the rest of the book. Overall, Passages Of A Working Life V2 is a fascinating and insightful memoir that provides a unique perspective on life in the 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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