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To the Letter

By Simon Garfield

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To the Letter

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Description
From the bestselling author of "On The Map" and "Just My Type" comes a wonderful journey through the history of letter writing and our relationship with the mail. Along the way he delves into the great correspondences of our time, from Cicero and Petrarch, to Jane Austen and Ted Hughes. He also uncovers a host of engaging stories, including the tricky history of the opening greeting, the ideal ingredients for invisible ink, and the sad saga of the dead letter office.
Product details
Number of Pages:
464
Release Date:
2013-10-14
Publication Date:
2013-10-24
Publisher:
CANONGATE BOOKS
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0857868586
ISBN13:
9780857868589
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
593 g
Height:
139 cm
Width:
221 cm
Thickness:
43 cm
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