Author of noted naturalistic essays and the first autobiographical piece on his friend, Walt Whitman. Signed, handwritten manuscript, 7 pages, in pencil, 6.25 x 9. An interesting manuscript regarding the chief elements which make up living bodies. At one point, Burroughs writes, “…We can also make an unstable compound of these elements to form high explosives; but not one that when exploded in the human body will lift a hair…:” Spencer and Bergson are also mentioned in the manuscript. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Burroughs. In fine condition, with expected faint toning, a set of staple holes, clip to left edge, paper clip impression to top left corner. R&R COA.
