""American Authors And Books 1640-1940 V1: A-Les"" is a comprehensive reference book written by William Jeremiah Burke. The book covers the literature of America from its early beginnings in the 17th century to the mid-20th century. It is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering authors whose last names begin with the letters A through Les.The book provides detailed information about American authors and their works, including biographical details, critical analysis, and historical context. It also includes bibliographical information, such as publication dates, editions, and translations of the works.The book covers a wide range of genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. It includes well-known authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, and Ernest Hemingway, as well as lesser-known writers who made significant contributions to American literature.Overall, ""American Authors And Books 1640-1940 V1: A-Les"" is an essential reference book for anyone interested in American literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the literary landscape of America and is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.In Two Volumes.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 work.