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Wine and Physic, a poem and six essays on the fate of our language
Illus by Isabel Lattimore. NY 1934 first edition. Farrar. Hardcover. 157p. ***Presented to John Ciardi and inscribed with 2 lines of poetry by "W. C." and initialed by Alexander Laing. Near Fine. no dj. removable glassine protective dust jacket. John Ciardi, American poet, lived 1916-86
Hardcover
Published January 1, 1934
About the author
Alexander Laing
81 books2 followersAlexander Kinman Laing (1903 - 1976) was an American writer of non-fiction books.
He served as Educational Service Adviser at Dartmouth College, where he conducted seminars and workshops in creative writing and aided students in individual research projects.
In addition to writing and teaching, he also tried his hand at being a sailor, magazine editor, newspaper reporter, world traveler, and advertising copywriter.
Considered an outstanding authority onn sailing ships and marine history, Laing was the author of many books on men of the sea and their ships for both adults and young readers.
He lived in Norwich, Vermont before his death in 1976.
He served as Educational Service Adviser at Dartmouth College, where he conducted seminars and workshops in creative writing and aided students in individual research projects.
In addition to writing and teaching, he also tried his hand at being a sailor, magazine editor, newspaper reporter, world traveler, and advertising copywriter.
Considered an outstanding authority onn sailing ships and marine history, Laing was the author of many books on men of the sea and their ships for both adults and young readers.
He lived in Norwich, Vermont before his death in 1976.
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