Your Amiable Uncle: Letters to His Nephews (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162793207)

Your Amiable Uncle: Letters to His Nephews is a collection of letters written by Booth Tarkington, an American novelist and dramatist, to his nephews. The letters were originally published in 1949 and offer advice and guidance on a variety of topics, including education, relationships, and social etiquette. Tarkington's writing style is warm and conversational, making the book an enjoyable read for both young and old readers. The letters are filled with anecdotes and personal experiences, providing a glimpse into Tarkington's own life and values. Overall, Your Amiable Uncle is a charming and insightful book that offers timeless wisdom for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration.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.

Author: Booth Tarkington
ISBN-10: 1162793201
ISBN-13: 9781162793207
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 198
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d