ISBN: 9781405677776

It was the longest-running one-man series in radio history, and every show was a virtuoso performance. Here, too, are his thoughts on technology and democracy, as well as his report on th… More...

It was the longest-running one-man series in radio history, and every show was a virtuoso performance. Here, too, are his thoughts on technology and democracy, as well as his report on the Ali v. Liston heavyweight title fight and his Christmas 1967 tribute to the kindness of President Truman. Alistair Cooke: The Essential Letters from America: The 1960s by Cooke Alistair Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Compact Disc Condition Brand New Description Includes the author's reports on momentous events such as the assassinations of both President Kennedy and his brother Bobby, the LA race riots, the war in Vietnam and the My Lai massacre. This title also features the author's thoughts on technology and democracy, as well as his report on the Ali versus Liston heavyweight title fight. Publisher Description Alistair Cooke was a radio legend, entertaining millions of listeners for over fifty years in his weekly "Letter from America". It was the longest-running one-man series in radio history, and every show was a virtuoso performance. Wise and witty, informed and informal, Cooke was the doyen of foreign correspondents. This memorable selection of Letters includes Cooke's reports on momentous events such as the assassinations of both President Kennedy and his brother Bobby, the LA race riots, the war in Vietnam and the My Lai massacre. Here, too, are his thoughts on technology and democracy, as well as his report on the Ali v. Liston heavyweight title fight and his Christmas 1967 tribute to the kindness of President Truman. The Letters are set in their historical context with a specially commissioned script narrated by award-winning BBC correspondent Matt Frei. As well as insights into cultural and political events of the time, we also get a charming sketch of Alistair Cooke's life in his adopted country.Whether the topics he explores are serious or humorous, Cooke's unique style of expression and analysis shines through in these classic broadcasts from the world's most famous letter writer and radio's greatest observer. 'Cooke's debonaire, transatlantic tones are unmistakable' - "FT Magazine". Details ISBN 1405677775 ISBN-13 9781405677776 Title Alistair Cooke: The Essential Letters from America: The 1960s Author Cooke Alistair Format Compact Disc Year 2008 Pages 2 Edition 1st Publisher BBC Audio, A Division Of Random House GE_Item_ID:141537221; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Format: Compact Disc, Language: English, ISBN-13: 9781405677776, Book Title: Alistair Cooke: The Essential Letters from America: The 1960s, EAN: 9781405677776<

2008, ISBN: 9781405677776

BBC Physical Audio, Audio CD, 2 Seiten, Publiziert: 2008-03-03T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.11 kg, Verkaufsrang: 2578391, Radio, Arts & Photography, Subjects, Books, 20th Century, Un… More...

BBC Physical Audio, Audio CD, 2 Seiten, Publiziert: 2008-03-03T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.11 kg, Verkaufsrang: 2578391, Radio, Arts & Photography, Subjects, Books, 20th Century, United States, Americas, History, Format: Audiobook, BBC Physical Audio, 2008<