Your Amiable Uncle: Letters to His Nephews
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ISBN10: 1419172301
ISBN13: 9781419172304
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 17 2005
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419172304
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 17 2005
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Your Amiable Uncle: Letters to His Nephews is a collection of humorous and insightful letters written by Booth Tarkington, an American author and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, to his nephews. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from advice on how to succeed in life to reflections on the joys and challenges of family relationships. Tarkington's writing style is witty and engaging, and he draws on his own experiences as a successful writer and public figure to offer practical and entertaining advice to his young relatives. The book is a charming and entertaining read for anyone who enjoys witty and insightful writing, and it offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated authors.These letters were written by Booth Tarkington in 1903-1904 during his first trip abroad with he parents and his wife. They were addressed to his three nephews, John, Donald and Booth Jameson. Many years later Penrod was dedicated �������by a grateful uncle������� to the same three boys, the gratitude being due to the fact that individually and collectively they had furnished so much copy to the avuncular pen.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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