The Autobiography Of A Journalist V2 - William James Stillman - Bog

The Autobiography Of A Journalist V2 is a book written by William James Stillman. It is the second volume of his autobiography, which chronicles his life as a journalist. Stillman was an American journalist who worked for various newspapers and magazines in the mid-19th century. He was also a photographer, artist, and diplomat. In this book, Stillman talks about his experiences as a journalist, including his travels around Europe and the United States. He discusses his encounters with famous people of his time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Edgar Allan Poe. Stillman also talks about his involvement in the American Civil War and his work as a diplomat in Greece.Overall, The Autobiography Of A Journalist V2 is a fascinating account of the life of a journalist in the 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the world of journalism and the events and personalities of the time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of journalism or the cultural and political history of the United States and Europe in the mid-19th century.My first leave of absence from Crete had been for two months, afterward extended indefinitely on account of the health of the family, the extension being accompanied with the intimation that my salary would be suspended after a date indicated, unless I returned to Crete. The Cretan committee of Boston, to whom I had, according to our agreement, sent my claim for the excess of expenses over my income, --the excess amounting after the realization of all my private resources, sale of my curiosities, etc., to about $1500, for which I was indebted to Mr. Lockwood, --replied that the funds of the committee were exhausted, and there was nothing to meet my claim.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original wor