Harriet Martineau letters, 1832-1866.

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Harriet Martineau letters, 1832-1866.

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Cotains 4 letters by Harriet Martineau. The first letter dated October 20, 1832, discusses a tale from her book on economics, "Illustrations of Political Economy." The second letter, circa 1844, regards a series of "shilling volumes" about to be issued by her publisher, Charles Knight, and a discussion of her efforts on behalf of a certain Cahgtreq, young Irish writer and would-be political activist. The third letter, circa 1845-1850, is apologizing that she is unable to provide assistance in securing employment in London. The fourth letter, dated August 13, 1866, concerns the ravages of old age.

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Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876

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Harriet Martineau, English novelist, economist, and social reformer. From the guide to the Harriet Martineau manuscript material : 11 items, ca. 1834-1861, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) English author and traveler. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Stockbridge, Massachusetts, to Judge Joseph Story, [1836] May 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270871427 Harriet Martineau, journalis...