Literary reviews by Kate Field [manuscript], 1876 December 28.

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Literary reviews by Kate Field [manuscript], 1876 December 28.

Autograph manuscript (incomplete). Principally a review of Shakespeare from an American point of view by George Wilkes, which concerns the Baconian theory, and a report of an interview with S.C. Hall.

1 item (49 leaves)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7142096

Folger Shakespeare Library

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