| Miles Gone by: A Literary Autobiography Contributor(s): Buckley, William F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0895260042 ISBN-13: 9780895260048 Publisher: Regnery Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2005 Annotation: In celebration of his 80th birthday this November, Regnery presents Bill Buckley's "New York Times" bestseller. Included are treasured essays from the founder of the "National Review" that captures Buckley's joyful boyhood and family life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Editors, Journalists, Publishers - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures - Biography & Autobiography | Political |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 1.58" H x 6.46" W x 9.22" (1.82 lbs) 594 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here is a unique collection of fifty years of essays chosen to form an unconventional autobiography and capstone to his remarkable career as the conservative writer par excellence. Included are essays that capture Buckley's joyful boyhood and family life; his years as a conservative firebrand at Yale; the life of a young army officer; his love of wine and sailing; memories of his favourite friends; the great influences of music and religion; a life in politics; and exploring the beauty, diversity, and exactitude of the English language |