Publisher's Synopsis
A Scholar's Letters to a Young Lady is a book that contains selected letters written by Francis James Child, a renowned American scholar, to a young woman. The letters were written later in Child's life and offer a glimpse into his thoughts on various subjects such as literature, history, and culture. The book provides insights into the life and work of Child, who is best known for his collection of English and Scottish ballads, known as the Child Ballads. The letters are written in a conversational style and offer a unique perspective on the world from a scholar's point of view. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or the life of Francis James Child.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.
