Recollections Of John Jay Smith (1892)
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ISBN10: 1120688248
ISBN13: 9781120688248
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 478
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120688248
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 478
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Recollections of John Jay Smith is a book written by John Jay Smith himself, and published in 1892. The book is a memoir of Smith's life, covering his experiences as a prominent businessman and collector of art and antiquities in Philadelphia during the mid-19th century. The book provides insight into the life and times of a man who was a key figure in the cultural and social scene of Philadelphia during his time. The recollections cover topics such as his family life, his business dealings, his travels, and his passion for collecting art and antiquities. The book also includes anecdotes about his interactions with notable figures of the time, such as Edgar Allan Poe and Charles Dickens. Recollections of John Jay Smith is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
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