Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes
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Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes by Andre Bernard
Anedcotes entertain, highlight history and reveal character. William Ellery Channing even claimed that, One anecdote of a man is worth a volume of biography . A good collection of anecdotes shows just how diverse people's minds can be. Bartett's conducts the reader on an informal tour through history and human nature at their most entertaining and instructive. Featuring more than 2000 people, past and present from around the world, in all fields of endeavour, the short anecdotes provide insights into the human character. They range from the humorous to the solemn, spanning ancient history, recent politics, modern science, and the arts. Each entry includes a brief biography followed by one or more notable, lively and insightful anecdotes. This volume is a handy reference for students, a resource for public speakers and a bookshelf pot pourri for the curious browser, offering something for almost everyone.
Clifton Fadiman was the author and editor of a number of distinguished books. He died in 1999. Andre Bernard is the author of ROTTEN REJECTIONS and NOW ALL WE NEED IS A TITLE. He lives in New York City, USA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316082679 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316082678 |
| Title | Bartlett's Book of Anecdotes |
| Author | Andre Bernard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 2000-09-21 |
| Number of pages | 784 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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