This fascinating collection of the private correspondence of David Garrick offers readers an intimate and insightful look at the life and times of one of the most celebrated actors of the 18th century. With letters to and from some of the most prominent figures of the day, including Samuel Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith, this collection provides a unique window into a period of great cultural and intellectual flourishing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.