""Elihu Burritt: A Memorial Volume Containing A Sketch Of His Life And Labors"" is a book published in 1879 that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Elihu Burritt, a prominent American diplomat, social activist, and linguist. The book is written by Burritt himself and includes a detailed biography, as well as a collection of his most important speeches, essays, and letters. The volume covers Burritt's early life and education, his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, his work as a diplomat in Europe, and his contributions to the field of linguistics. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American diplomacy, social activism, and linguistics.With Selections From His Writings And Lectures, And Extracts From His Private Journals In Europe And America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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