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Letter from America
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Discover the enduring legacy of Alistair Cooke in his celebrated collection, Letter from America. This brand new paperback edition (ISBN: 9780241513361) features 544 pages rich with narratives that span over half a century. Cooke's Letter from America radio series debuted in 1946, and for 58 years, it offered listeners an insightful and entertaining glimpse into American life and culture. Ideal for history enthusiasts and fans of engaging storytelling, this selection highlights pivotal events from the assassination of President Kennedy, through the tumultuous Vietnam War, to significant moments like Watergate, 9/11, and the Iraq War. This remarkable compilation also anticipates the significant 2004 elections. Through Cooke’s keen observations and charming prose, readers are treated to portraits of iconic figures such as Charlie Chaplin and Martin Luther King, Jr., along with explorative commentaries on subjects from civil rights to jazz, and the vibrant changing colors of a New England autumn. Enhance your bookshelf with this timeless literary piece that offers a fascinating lens on America’s past and an unforgettable look at the man behind the mic.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241513361
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 544
Description:
When Alistair Cooke retired in February 2004 he was acclaimed as one of the greatest broadcasters of all time. His Letter from America radio series, which began in 1946 and continued every week for fifty-eight years until his retirement, kept the world in touch with what was happening in America. Cooke's wry, humane and liberal style both informed and entertained his audience. The selection here, made largely by Cooke himself and supplemented by his literary executor, gives us the very best of these legendary broadcasts. It covers key moments from the assassination of Kennedy through to the Vietnam War and Watergate to 9/11, the Iraq War and anticipates the 2004 elections. It includes portraits of the great and the good from Charlie Chaplin to Martin Luther King, Jr, and topics as varied as civil rights, golf, jazz and the changing colours of a New England fall. Each Letter contributes to a captivating portrait of a nation - and of a man.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241513361
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 544
Description:
When Alistair Cooke retired in February 2004 he was acclaimed as one of the greatest broadcasters of all time. His Letter from America radio series, which began in 1946 and continued every week for fifty-eight years until his retirement, kept the world in touch with what was happening in America. Cooke's wry, humane and liberal style both informed and entertained his audience. The selection here, made largely by Cooke himself and supplemented by his literary executor, gives us the very best of these legendary broadcasts. It covers key moments from the assassination of Kennedy through to the Vietnam War and Watergate to 9/11, the Iraq War and anticipates the 2004 elections. It includes portraits of the great and the good from Charlie Chaplin to Martin Luther King, Jr, and topics as varied as civil rights, golf, jazz and the changing colours of a New England fall. Each Letter contributes to a captivating portrait of a nation - and of a man.
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