Description

The American Commonplace Book of Prose is a literary collection of eloquent and interesting extracts from the writings of American authors, compiled by George Barrell Cheever and originally published in 1828. The book features a wide variety of genres, including essays, letters, speeches, and fiction, from notable American writers such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Washington Irving. The purpose of the book is to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the literary achievements of American authors, as well as to inspire and educate readers through the power of language and storytelling. The American Commonplace Book of Prose is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and the history of American writing.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.