John C. Duval: First Texas Man of Letters, His Life and Some of His Unpublished Writings – hinnat ja saatavuus

""John C. Duval: First Texas Man Of Letters, His Life And Some Of His Unpublished Writings"" is a biography written by J. Frank Dobie about the life of John C. Duval, who is considered the first man of letters in Texas. The book covers Duval's life from his birth in Virginia in 1816 to his death in California in 1897. The biography is divided into three parts. The first part covers Duval's early life, including his education and his move to Texas in 1835. The second part covers his time as a soldier in the Texas Revolution and his subsequent career as a journalist and writer. The third part covers his later years, including his move to California and his death. The book also includes some of Duval's unpublished writings, including letters, poems, and essays. These writings provide insight into Duval's personality and his views on various topics, such as politics, religion, and literature. Overall, ""John C. Duval: First Texas Man Of Letters, His Life And Some Of His Unpublished Writings"" is a comprehensive biography of an important figure in Texas literary history. It provides a detailed look at Duval's life and career, as well as a glimpse into his thoughts and opinions through his unpublished writings. Southwest Review, V24, No. 3, April, 1939. 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.