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1 leaf with book ads on recto + half-title + TP + 1 leaf = Prefatory Note + 1 leaf = Contents + half-title + 3-411, Octavo. First Edition (McDermott 1911-2)A Posthumous Collection of James' Articles and Speeches including His Famous "The Moral Equivalent of War"From the Prefatory Note by his son, Henry James: "Professor William James formed the intention shortly before his death of republishing a number of popular addresses and essays under the title which this book now bears; but unfortunately he found no opportunity to attend to any detail of the book himself, or to leave definite instructions for others. I believe, however, that I have departed in no substantial degree from my father's idea, except perhaps by including two or three short pieces which were first addressed to special occasions or audiences and which now seem clearly worthy of republication in their original form, although he might not have been willing to reprint them himself without the recastings to which he was ever most attentive when preparing for new readers. Everything in this volume has already appeared in print in magazines or otherwise, and definite acknowledgements are hereinafter made in the appropriate places. Comparison with the original texts will disclose slight variations in a few passages, and it is therefore proper to explain that in these passages the present text follows emendations of the original which have survived in the author's own handwriting."Perhaps most famous of all, this is the first book appearance of "The Moral Equivalent of War". Original publisher's green covers with almost no wear to the board. The spine label is almost completely tact and 100% readable (a great rarity with James' works). A gorgeous and unmarked copy of this posthumous collection of James' essays and speeches. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Seller Inventory # 1459
Bibliographic Details
Title: Memories and Studies.
Publisher: Longmans Green and Co., New York
Publication Date: 1911
Edition: FIRST EDITION.
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