Fashionable Philosophy and Other Sketches

Fashionable Philosophy and Other Sketches

Laurence Oliphant

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
ISBN:
9781020372735

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A noted diplomat, writer, and social reformer, Laurence Oliphant is best known for his travels to the Holy Land and his efforts to promote Jewish immigration to Palestine. This collection of his essays and sketches showcases his wit, erudition, and social insight, making for a lively and thought-provoking read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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