Alistair Cooke was a radio legend, entertaining millions of listeners for in his weekly "Letter from America". This book is a selection of Alistair Cooke's radio Letters in chronological order from his earliest broadcasts.

As well as insights into cultural and political events of the time, we also get a charming sketch of the young Alistair Cooke. 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.