American and English Studies
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1913. First Editions. Octavo. Item #024110
Volume 1: Government and Education, 315(1) pp. Volume II: Biography, History, and Journalism, 343pp. Whitelaw Reid (1837 Dec. 15, 1912) Born in Ohio. He was a U.S. journalist, diplomat, and politician, successor to Horace Greeley in 1872 as editor in chief (until 1905) and publisher (until his death) of the New York Tribune. A two-volume compilation of essays and commentary on political, educational, historical, and journalistic subjects in the United States and Great Britain. Volume I focuses primarily on government and education, exploring the structure and development of political institutions and academic systems. Volume II contains essays on biography, history, and journalism, offering observations on notable figures, historical developments, and the influence of the press. The work reflects Reid's career as a prominent journalist and diplomat and presents comparative insights into American and British public life during the nineteenth century. A superb set bound by Stikeman's or Charles Scribner's Sons in 3/4 brown crushed morocco over marbled paper covered boards with matching endpapers, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut. A beautiful, fine set housed within brown paper covered slipcases, lined for added protection.
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