The Regina Coeli

The Regina Coeli is a collection of letters exchanged between two prominent American lawyers and writers, James Hammond and John Latrobe, in the year 1858. The correspondence spans a period of several months and covers a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, religion, and personal matters. The letters are written in a lively and engaging style, with both men displaying their wit, intelligence, and erudition. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural life of 19th-century America, as well as the personal lives and concerns of two remarkable individuals. John Hazlehurst Boneval Latrobe was a prominent lawyer and writer, known for his contributions to the fields of law, architecture, and engineering. James Hammond was a lawyer, politician, and plantation owner who played a significant role in the political and social life of the South in the years leading up to the Civil War. The Regina Coeli is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the intellectual and cultural currents of its time, as well as the personal lives and concerns of two remarkable individuals.This scarce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.