Sir Walter Besant correspondence, 1876-1901.

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Sir Walter Besant correspondence, 1876-1901.

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Consists of approximately 100 letters by Besant to his publisher, Chatto & Windus (London), from 1881 to 1901; 9 letters, 1891-1901, to Lord Monkswell; and various letters, 1876-1901, written and received by Besant, partly in his capacity as one of the founders (1884) of the Society of Authors, from a variety of correspondents, including Sir Henry Irving, Herbert Spencer, Andrew Lang, and Hall Caine. There are also several letters of others, including a letter by Theodore Watts-Dunton to Lady Besant.

0.35 cu. ft. (1 box)

Princeton University Library

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Princeton University Library

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Besant, Walter, Sir, d1836-1901.

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Besant was an English novelist and historian. In 1884, he helped found the Society of Authors. From the description of Sir Walter Besant correspondence, 1876-1901. (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 81821655 ...

Chatto & Windus (Firm)

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Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights, and Composers (Great Britain)

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