The Professor At The Breakfast Table (1902)
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Letters & Essays19th Century United States History
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ISBN10: 1165730219
ISBN13: 9781165730216
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165730216
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Professor at the Breakfast Table is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes and first published in 1902. It is a collection of essays and musings on various topics such as science, philosophy, literature, and society. The book is written in a conversational style, with the author presenting his thoughts and observations as if he were sitting at a breakfast table with his readers. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, including the nature of knowledge, the role of science in society, the importance of education, and the meaning of life. Holmes also reflects on his own life experiences, including his time as a medical student and his travels in Europe. The book is notable for its wit and humor, as well as its insightful commentary on the world around us. It is a timeless work that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers today.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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