Richard Doddridge Blackmore letter, 26 Jan. 1895.

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Richard Doddridge Blackmore letter, 26 Jan. 1895.

A holograph note, signed, by R.D. Blackmore to an unidentified female correspondent regarding the translation of "Erema" or "Springhaven" into French. The note reads: "Dear Madam, I have not head that either 'Erema' or 'Springhaven' has been translated into French; but once or twice I have discovered long afterwards that 'French leave' had been taken. Believe me faithfully yours, R.D. Blackmore ..." With a newspaper cutout printed portrait of Blackmore affixed to top of letter.

1 item ; 14 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7491503

Indiana University

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Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900

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Richard Doddridge Blackmore was an English novelist and poet, Blackmore wrote several novels and many volumes of poetry, but is chiefly known for the historical romance Lorna Doone (1869) set on Exmoor. From the description of Richard Doddridge Blackmore letter, 26 Jan. 1895. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 429679657 Richard Doddridge Blackmore, British novelist and fruit farmer, best known for his Lorna Doone. From the description of R. D. Blackmore ma...