An Unpublished Letter of William James; Scott and Scandinavian Literature (Smith College Studies in Modern Languages Vol II No. 1)
by Jordan, Mary Augusta; Lieder, Paul Robert; Scott, Walter (concerning); James, William
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Northampton, Mass.: Smith College, 1920 Hardcover. Octavo (5 ¾" x 8 ½"). 57pp. In publisher's green buckram binding. Condition: Tiny chip from corner of back endpaper, possibly from manufacture. Front label dust-soiled. ** Two essays by Smith College English professors. "An Unpublished Letter of William James" describes Professor Jordan's delight in getting a praising letter from William James. "Scott and Scandinavian Literature" is a much longer essay on Sir Walter Scott's interest in the Scandinavian Sagas, and their influence as seen in Scott's works. OCLC 4165462.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine.
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- Dark and Stormy Night Books (US)
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- Title
- An Unpublished Letter of William James; Scott and Scandinavian Literature (Smith College Studies in Modern Languages Vol II No. 1)
- Author
- Jordan, Mary Augusta; Lieder, Paul Robert; Scott, Walter (concerning); James, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Smith College
- Place of Publication
- Northampton, Mass.
- Date Published
- 1920
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