Publisher's Synopsis
A Letter to the Craftsman from Eustace Budgell is a collection of essays written by the English writer and politician Eustace Budgell in 1730. The book consists of a series of letters addressed to the Craftsman, a political newspaper of the time, in which Budgell expresses his views on various political and social issues of the day.The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the role of the monarchy, the power of Parliament, the state of the economy, and the state of the Church of England. Budgell was known for his wit and his ability to write in a clear and concise style, and these qualities are evident throughout the book.In addition to his political commentary, Budgell also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on his own life and experiences. He writes about his travels, his relationships with other writers and politicians of the time, and his struggles with depression.Overall, A Letter to the Craftsman from Eustace Budgell provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of 18th-century England, as well as the life and work of one of its most talented writers.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.
