The Letters of Charles Dickens, Vol. 2, 1857–1870 is a collection of his correspondence from later years, edited by his sister-in-law and eldest daughter. The letters give a firsthand view of his daily life, work, travels, and friendships. They are worth listening to for the intimate voice of a major Victorian novelist and a vivid picture of his times.
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Opening of the book
THE LETTERS OF THE LETTERS OF CHARLES DICKENS. EDITED BY HIS SISTER-IN-LAW AND HIS ELDEST DAUGHTER. In Two Volumes. VOL. II. 1857 to 1870. London: CHAPMAN AND HALL, 193, PICCADILLY. 1880. [The Right of Translation is Reserved.] CHARLES DICKENS AND EVANS,
CRYSTAL PALACE PRESS. ERRATA. VOL. II. Page 84, line 35. For "South Kensington Museum," read "the South Kensington Museum." " 108, line 26. For "frequent contributor," read "a frequent contributor." " 113, lines 6, 7. For "great remonstrance," read "Great Remonstrance." " 130, line 10. For "after," read "afore." " 160, " 32. For "a head," read "ahead." " 247, " 12. For "Shea," read "Shoe." " 292, " 12. For "Mabel's progress," read "Mabel's Progress." Book II.—Continued. THE LETTERS OF CHARLES DICKENS.
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