Extraordinary Lives: the Art and Craft of American Biography - 1st Edition/1st Printing

New York: American Heritage. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1986. First Edition; First Printing. 1/3 Cloth. 0828112193 . A attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in a price-clipped Near Fine dust-jacket; Extraordinary Lives is a collection of biographical essays about American figures from all walks of life. The essays are written by well-known biographers, including Hugh Sidey, James Agee, and Betty Friedan. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different type of American life. The first part covers the lives of people who have made a significant contribution to their field of work. The second part (truncated) covers the lives of people who have made a significant contribution to their community. The third part covers the lives of people who have made a significant contribution to the world.; 8vo; 251 pages . (Inventory #: 50841)