Miles Gone By: A Literary Biography - Hardcover

Buckley, William F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0895260891 ISBN 13: 9780895260895

Publisher: Regnery Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

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

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Synopsis:

In this, the only autobiography he will ever write, Buckley's unique voice touches on every aspect of his life. 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. And there are plenty of light-hearted stops along the way, including advice on how to deal with bores and how to find refuge in a private club. Complete with a free CD including selections read by Buckley himself and an introduction by Walter Cronkite. In all, vintage Buckley, and a more personal Buckley; a Buckley collection that every fan will have to own.

About this edition

• Publisher: Regnery Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0895260891
• ISBN 13: 9780895260895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 594