Family Correspondence of Herman Melville 1830-1904 in the Gansevoort-Lansing Collection - Paperback

by Herman Melville (Author), Victor Hugo Paltsits (Editor)

The Family Correspondence of Herman Melville 1830-1904 in the Gansevoort-Lansing Collection is a book that compiles the personal letters of the renowned American author Herman Melville. The letters included in this book were written by Melville to his family and friends between the years 1830 and 1904. The Gansevoort-Lansing Collection, from which the letters were sourced, is a collection of personal papers and documents belonging to Melville's family.The book provides readers with a unique insight into the personal life and thoughts of Herman Melville, beyond his famous literary works such as Moby-Dick and Billy Budd. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Melville's travels, his family life, and his writing process. The book also includes letters from Melville's family members, providing a broader context for the author's life and experiences.Overall, The Family Correspondence of Herman Melville 1830-1904 in the Gansevoort-Lansing Collection is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Herman Melville's life and work. It offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of one of America's most celebrated authors and sheds new light on his literary legacy.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.