Thumbnail Sketches (1893)

Thumbnail Sketches (1893)

George Wharton Edwards

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104415389
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Thumbnail Sketches is a book written by George Wharton Edwards and published in 1893. The book is a collection of short stories, each of which is accompanied by a small drawing, or thumbnail sketch, created by the author himself. The stories cover a range of topics, including adventure, romance, and humor, and are set in various locations around the world. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions and engaging characters, as well as for the unique way in which the author combines text and image to create a cohesive narrative. Overall, Thumbnail Sketches is a charming and entertaining read that provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary and artistic styles of the late 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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