Miles Gone By

William F. Buckley

ISBN 10: 0895260891 / ISBN 13: 9780895260895

Published by Regnery Pub.,Distributed to the trade by National Book Network, 2004

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Former library book. Mylar protector included. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Miles Gone By
• Publisher: Regnery Pub.,Distributed to the trade by National Book Network
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0895260891
• ISBN 13: 9780895260895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Book Type: Ex-Library

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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

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.