A Letter Book

This unique book is a glimpse into the history and art of letter writing. It is also a guide into the proper etiquette applicable during the time in the writing and sending of letters, according to the perspective of the author, George Saintsbury. He also included some examples of letter-based correspondences of famous figures in history, such as Duchess of Burgundy to King Louis VII on the subject of matchmaking; George Gordon and Lord Byron about daughters; and Elizabeth Barrett Browning about honeymoon.