Book Description
The 18th century author and historian comes to life in this narrative for the man and his times. The author discusses his travels, his sojourns on the Continent, his love affairs, and his love of fine printing which led to his establishing a private printing press at his country home. The author provides the reader with interesting insights into Walpole's personality and with excerpts from his correspondence. _"It is a biography that may be recommended alike to the student of the period and the general reader." NATION ILLUS.
THIS TITLE IS CITED AND RECOMMENDED BY: Books for College Libraries; Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature; Catalogue of the Lamont Library, Harvard College. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.